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Obtaining a sample of tissue for laboratory analysis.
Type: Tissue sample
Duration: Varies
Results available: Usually 2-15 days
Conditions it may diagnose: Tumor · Cancer · Cirrhosis of the liver
Is Invasive: Invasive
Ability to confirm condition: High
Ability to rule out condition: High
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