Placement of liver biopsy needle

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Picture of where a liver biopsy needle is placed between two right lower ribs

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A liver biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs. The needle removes a small sample of liver tissue. The tissue sample is sent to a lab and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver problems.

Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 09/01/2006

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