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What Is a Mesothelioma Biopsy?<\/h2>\n
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Doctors look at the tissue or fluid sample under a microscope to definitively diagnose mesothelioma.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A biopsy is when a physician collects a sample from the body for analysis. The sample may be drawn from fluid or directly from tissue depending on the specific case and affected area.<\/p>\n

The collected sample is then sent to a pathologist (a specialist who studies body tissues and organs), who will examine it under a microscope.<\/p>\n

The pathologist will look for specific chemical markers as well as cancer cells. If a pathologist finds possibly cancerous cells, they will run further tests to see if the patient has mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The only definitive way to diagnose mesothelioma is with a biopsy<\/strong>. However, doctors can perform additional tests, including bloodwork and imaging scans<\/a>, to help confirm a diagnosis.<\/p>\n

Learn more about mesothelioma biopsies and the next steps to take after diagnosis in our Free Mesothelioma Guide <\/strong>\u2014 shipped overnight to your door.<\/p>\n