Abdominal Wall Fat Pad Biopsy
Alternate Names : Abdominal Wall Biopsy, Biopsy - Abdominal Wall Fat Pad
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How is the Test Performed?
Needle aspiration is the most common method of obtaining an abdominal wall fat pad biopsy. The skin of the abdomen is cleansed, and a local anesthetic may be used to numb the area. A needle is inserted through the skin and into the fat pad under the skin. A small "core" of the fat pad is removed with the needle and sent to the laboratory for analysis.
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