Abdominal Wall Fat Pad Biopsy
In an abdominal wall fat pad biopsy, a very thin needle is used to collect a few small fat droplets from the fat pad under the skin. The droplets are then sent to a lab for examination.
8 Patient Education Resources
After Vulvar Biopsy or Excision
This sheet provides general skin care instructions for after a vulvar biopsy or vulvar excision.
After Your Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast
This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.
Bone Marrow Test
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast
This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
Stereotactic Biopsy - QE II Health Sciences Centre
This pamphlet explains how a small sample of tissue is taken from your body during surgery for testing.
Transjugular Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital
A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.
Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital
An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.