Does the biopsy require fasting?

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Huy Hoang - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
Many people know the biopsy test is used to diagnose cancerous lesions. However, the patient still does not know how the birth test is done, is it necessary to fast before the biopsy?

1. What is a biopsy test?

Biopsy is a technique to take a tissue sample of a suspected damaged organ for testing. There are internal organs such as lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, ... or organs outside the skin and other structures. Under a microscope, the tissue sample is examined to look for and detect abnormalities at the cellular level that cannot be distinguished by conventional imaging tests such as X-rays or computed tomography. Okay.
Because the analysis is at the cellular level, biopsy is considered the most accurate diagnostic method and is often indicated in cancer cases. However, not all cancers are diagnosed with this method. Your doctor may use a biopsy to check for abnormalities caused by other problems.
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2. What biopsy techniques are available?

Currently, there are the following biopsy testing techniques:
Click biopsy: The test is done with a small hole puncher in the skin to take a sample of the skin for a biopsy. Before pressing, the doctor will perform local anesthesia with injections or creams. Needle biopsy: This is a type of biopsy test that takes samples from organs and organizations under the skin. The doctor will use a long needle to pierce the skin and into the organ that needs a diagnostic biopsy, which can be the thyroid gland, liver, kidney or bone marrow, tumor, ... to take a tissue sample for testing. Before doing a needle biopsy, the doctor will numb the area with an injection to reduce pain for the patient. Endoscopic biopsy: This type of biopsy is done along with an endoscopic procedure such as a gastroscopy to take a sample of the stomach lining for biopsy to diagnose problems in the stomach and digestive tract. Excisional biopsy: An excisional biopsy is a test performed to remove part or all of a tumor, thereby looking for abnormalities within the tumor. Before conducting the biopsy, depending on the location of the tumor to be biopsied, the doctor will perform general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Usually, this biopsy is applied to breast and thyroid cancers. Surgical Biopsy: This is a biopsy performed using open surgery to obtain a sample of tissue for testing when it is not possible with the techniques above. SEE ALSO: Tests used on biopsy and cytology samples to diagnose cancer

3. When is the biopsy done?

Biopsy is done to check and identify abnormalities in the function and structure of any organ or organization in the body. Besides, the biopsy test also allows to assess the status of the ongoing damage at what level and stage. Based on the test results, the doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment. And again, biopsies are used to assess the effectiveness of treatments and predict prognosis.
Specifically, biopsies are done in the following cases:
Biopsy of cancer cells. The body is infected with bacteria, an infection of unknown cause. Evaluation of benign - malignant tumor. When other diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan do not confirm the nature of the lesion.

4. Does the biopsy test require fasting?

With the complicated technique as mentioned above, many people wonder if the biopsy test requires fasting? In fact, when a biopsy is indicated, the patient is asked to fast for about 5-6 hours before the procedure. In addition, the patient also needs to inform the doctor about the medications they are taking. Some drugs require patients to stop using before the biopsy to avoid affecting the procedure and biopsy results.
Before taking the biopsy test, the patient must fast for 5 - 6 hours to avoid affecting the biopsy process and results.
Biopsy is a routine test performed at Vinmec International General Hospital. In order to properly diagnose the disease, depending on the case, the doctor will order different types of biopsy tests.
With modern and standard facilities, medical equipment and a team of highly qualified and well-trained medical doctors and nurses, will perform biopsy techniques according to the correct procedure, Minimizing pain for the patient and giving a clear image, correctly diagnosing the disease condition, giving the patient the opportunity to treat the disease early and effectively.

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