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Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

Imaging & Scans estimated about CNY 1000-3000 (estimated about USD 150-450) 30 min

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Description

Percutaneous liver biopsy helps diagnose liver diseases like cirrhosis or hepatitis when blood tests or imaging are inconclusive; costs ¥1,000–¥3,000 in China, with ChinaMedicalHub assisting hospital booking and interpreter support.

Main Uses

The primary purpose of a liver biopsy is to diagnose and assess the severity of liver diseases. It is used to: 1) Confirm the diagnosis of liver conditions when other tests are inconclusive, 2) Stage the extent of liver damage in chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis C, 3) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for liver diseases, 4) Investigate unexplained liver enzyme abnormalities, 5) Assess the need for and timing of liver transplantation.

Normal Range

A liver biopsy does not have a 'normal range' in the traditional sense, as it is not a blood test with numerical values. Instead, the normal finding would be the absence of significant inflammation, fibrosis, or abnormal cell structures. The report will describe the condition of the liver tissue, including the degree of inflammation, presence and stage of fibrosis, and any other pathological findings.

Low Values - Possible Causes

N/A - A liver biopsy does not produce quantitative results that can be categorized as 'low'. However, if the biopsy shows less than expected damage (e.g., in cases where imaging or blood tests suggested more severe disease), this could indicate: early-stage disease, incorrect sampling, or variability in disease distribution within the liver.

High Values - Possible Causes

N/A - A liver biopsy does not produce quantitative results that can be categorized as 'high'. However, if the biopsy shows more damage than expected, this could indicate: advanced liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or alcohol-related liver disease.

estimated about CNY 1000-3000

estimated about USD 150-450

Duration: 30 min