Is a liver biopsy painful?

The biopsy is performed under full local anaesthesia — you will not feel pain during the procedure. You may feel mild pressure at the insertion site.

How long does the biopsy take?

The procedure itself takes 15–30 minutes. You will be monitored for 2 hours afterwards before discharge.

The tissue sample is sent for laboratory analysis and results are typically available within 3–7 business days.

No, the biopsy is performed under local anaesthesia only in most cases, without general anaesthesia.

Obtaining a tissue sample from the liver using a fine needle guided by ultrasound or CT.

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Liver biopsy Amman, Jordan | Dr. Jafar Bani-Issa

Suitability is confirmed after a full clinical assessment — this information does not replace a medical consultation.