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Do You Need A Liver Biopsy For A Diagnosis?

A myPBCteam Member asked a question 💭
Mesquite, NV
January 23
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A myPBCteam Member

Hey @A myPBCteam Member - Check out this article I read about liver biopsy and diagnosis: https://www.mypbcteam.com/resources/getting-to-.... From this article, it appears that a liver biopsy isn't usually the first step. Initial tests typically include blood tests for specific antibodies and elevated liver enzymes. It's important to discuss with your healthcare provider for personalized information based on your health history.

https://www.mypbcteam.com/resources/getting-to-a-diagnosis-with-primary-biliary-cholangitis.
https://www.mypbcteam.com/resources/getting-to-a-diagnosis-with-primary-biliary-cholangitis.
January 23 (edited)
A myPBCteam Member

A liver biopsy is not always necessary for diagnosing PBC. According to the knowledge base, you can receive a PBC diagnosis if you meet two of the three requirements:

- High levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Presence of antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA)
- Signs of PBC from a liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is typically Show Full Answer

A liver biopsy is not always necessary for diagnosing PBC. According to the knowledge base, you can receive a PBC diagnosis if you meet two of the three requirements:

- High levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Presence of antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA)
- Signs of PBC from a liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is typically used if blood test results are inconclusive or to determine the stage of PBC.

July 21
A myPBCteam Member

Thanks. When I read back at my statement, I wasn't really clear. Certainly a liver biopsy isn't the first step to diagnosis!

May 12

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