Biopsy - Biliary Tract

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How to Prepare for the Test?

Food and fluids are restricted 8 to 12 hours or more before the test. Your health care provider will give you specific instructions. You must sign an informed consent form. Arrange transportation for yourself, because the procedure can induce weakness. Your medical history will be taken and a physical examination performed.

Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:

• infant test or procedure preparation (birth to 1 year)
• toddler test or procedure preparation (1 to 3 years)
• preschooler test or procedure preparation (3 to 6 years)
• schoolage test or procedure preparation (6 to 12 years)
• adolescent test or procedure preparation (12 to 18 years)