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Conventional methods include obtaining several specimens from within a brain tumour using biopsy forceps and cutting, freezing and staining the specimen for examination under the microscope.
Consultant liver specialist John Wong said: "Until now, the only way we've been able to check the extent of Hepatitis C-related liver damage is by carrying out a biopsy - removing a small sample of someone's liver and checking it under the microscope.
Biopsy involves the surgeon removing the tissue in question for laboratory examination.
 
 
 
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