Histopathology Liver Biopsy Panel Test
Short Name: Liver Biopsy Panel Test
Also known as: Liver Biopsy Analysis, Hepatic Biopsy Panel, Liver Tissue Examination
Histopathology Liver Biopsy Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹3,000. Uses Light Microscopy, Digital Photography on Liver Biopsy Specimen samples. Results in Sample collection daily by 6 pm; report delivered in 5 working days.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Histopathology Liver Biopsy Panel Test is to determine the underlying cause of liver diseases by analyzing tissue samples. It helps in diagnosing conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer, providing detailed information on disease severity and progression to guide treatment plans.
- Test Code
- 764
- Price
- ₹3,000
- Sample Type
- Liver Biopsy Specimen
- Result Time
- Sample collection daily by 6 pm; report delivered in 5 working days.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Light Microscopy, Digital Photography
Sample Collection
Brief clinical history in Histopathology Requisition Form (Form 2) is mandatory. Consult your doctor for preparation.
Method: Biopsy collection by healthcare professional
Laboratory Analysis
A small liver tissue sample is collected via biopsy procedure under local anesthesia by a healthcare professional.
Report Delivery
The specimen is placed in 10% formal saline and shipped at room temperature to the laboratory for processing.
Timeline: Sample collection daily by 6 pm; report delivered in 5 working days.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Histopathology Liver Biopsy Panel Test is to determine the underlying cause of liver diseases by analyzing tissue samples. It helps in diagnosing conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer, providing detailed information on disease severity and progression to guide treatment plans.
How to Prepare
- Submit Liver Biopsy specimen in 10% formal saline.
- Ship at room temperature.
- Include brief clinical history in Histopathology Requisition Form (Form 2).
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Histopathology liver biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing chronic liver diseases, providing detailed insights into tissue morphology for targeted treatment."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Inadequate sample size
- Wrong container or fixative
- Missing clinical history form
Understanding Your Results
No significant abnormalities detected.
May indicate hepatitis or other inflammatory conditions.
Scarring of liver tissue, suggesting chronic disease.
Fat accumulation in liver, common in fatty liver disease.
Presence of cancerous cells, requiring further oncology evaluation.
Consult a doctor if you experience persistent symptoms like jaundice, abdominal pain, or unexplained fatigue, or if test results are abnormal.
Limitations
- ⚠Small sample may not represent entire liver
- ⚠Requires expert pathologist interpretation
- ⚠Invasive procedure with minor risks
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bleeding
- ●Infection
- ●Pain at biopsy site
- ●Rarely, bile leak
Interfering Factors
- ●Improper sample fixation
- ●Inadequate biopsy size
- ●Contamination during transport
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