This is performed under a sonography guide using specialized needle after confirming clinical and laboratory data, we need informed consent. The site is located usually on the right chest or abdomen and a local anesthesia is given before the procedure. It takes a few minutes. After the procedure the patient needs absolute rest for a few hours or is advised to rest for 24 hours. It can be done as a daycare or indoor procedure. Liver biopsy can be done during surgery also.

A liver biopsy is most often performed to help identify the cause of:

• Persistent abnormal liver blood tests (liver enzymes).
• Unexplained yellowing of the skin (jaundice).
• A liver abnormality found on ultrasound, CT scan, or nuclear scan.
• Unexplained enlargement of the liver.