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Fluid and Tissue Sample Tests. If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be related to mesothelioma, your doctor can remove a sample of the fluid by inserting a needle through the skin into the area of fluid buildup.
Chest x-ray is usually the first test done to try to find out what is causing symptoms like a cough and shortness of breath. Doctors use chest x-ray to look for any lung tumours. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest is a common test used to check for lung metastases.