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What is aBiopsy?Your doctor has asked us toperform a biopsy on you. Thisprocedure involves taking a smallsample of tissue from a specificarea. The only preparation that isrequired is to obtain your consentand to check your bloods.The blood test must have been doneby at least the day before thebiopsy.The actual procedure takes abouthalf an hour and is done in the CTscan department by the Radiologist.(the x-ray consultant)Before the TestYou will be admitted to the DayUnit in x-ray for preparation priorto the test. On the day of your testyou may eat and drink normallyand, if you take regular medication please haveyour usual morning dose.Do not take any Aspirin, Warfarin orHeparin on the day of examination.On arrival, the doctor conducting theexamination will again explain the procedureto you. He will also take written consent fromyou.If you have any worries or queries at this stagedon’t be afraid to ask. The staff will want youto be as relaxed as possible for the test and arehappy to answer any of your questions.During the TestThe radiologist will inject a local anaestheticinto the skin at the biopsy site, numbing thearea. After this the procedure should bepainless.X-rays are used to assist the doctor in locatingthe exact spot for biopsy. The doctor may needyou to suspend your breathing for a fewseconds and it is important that you follow hisinstructions carefully. You may feel a littlepressure but you should not feel any pain.When the test is completed and the specimenhas been obtained pressure will be applied overthe area for a few minutes tominimise any bleeding.AfterwardsYou will remain in the Day Unit fora few hours to rest. During this timea nurse will regularly record yourblood pressure, pulse, inspect thebiopsy site and check for anydiscomfort. You will be able to eatat this point so please feel free tobring a drink and something to eatwith you.Also please bring a book ormagazine or something else tooccupy you as time tends to passslowly when lying in bed.After the required recovery period(approximately 6 hours) you will beallowed to go home.PROVIDED:1. Someone collects you andwill be able to stay with youfor the following 24 hours.2. Transport has been arrangedby yourself or your carer.

Back Panel HeadingIn the unlikely event of bleeding,you should press hard over the areawhilst your carer phones the hospitalfor advice. The numbers to call arelisted on the back cover, for advice.This is a good place toThis leaflet is a guide as to what isentailed briefly, in but this effectively, examination summarizepossible your risks products and benefits or ser-ofandthehaving vices. this Sales exam copy will is typically be discussedby the radiologist taking yournot included here.consent.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,Information consectetuer from adipiscing the British elit, Societyof Interventional Radiology (BSIR)sed diem nonummy nibhand the Clinical Radiology Patients’euismod tincidunt ut lacreetLiaison Group (CRPLG) of theRoyal dolor College et accumsan. of Radiologists hasbeen used in this leaflet.Barking, Havering & RedbridgeUniversity Hospitals NHS TrustThe Radiology DepartmentQueen’s HospitalUseful Telephone Numbers:X-Ray- 01708 435000 ext 3256Or 01708 435301(Monday to Friday 08.45 – 17.00 hrs)0845 130 4204(For use outside of the above hours)www.bhrhospitals.nhs.ukIf you do not see or hear clearly andrequire additional assistance, the PatientAdvice and Liaison Service will be happyto help.DEPARTMENT OFINTERVENTIONALRADIOLOGYPALS OFFICE24 hour answer phone0800 389 8324Updated January 2012Revision date 2014PI 164BIOPSYAn information leafletfor patients and carers