Diagnosis of Jaundice

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If your GP thinks you may have jaundice they will send you for some tests to confirm it, and see whatâ€™s causing it.

A blood test will be done to see if your liver is working properly, if you have enough red blood cells, and if you have any infections.

If an obstruction is suspected, you may have a scan to look at the liver. You may also have a liver biopsy, which means a small sample of tissue from your liver is taken away to be examined. You will be given a local anaesthetic and the doctor will use a special needle to get the sample. You may have to stay in hospital overnight after your liver biopsy.

You might need to have a scan such as an ultrasound, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computerised tomography) to look at your liver or bile ducts.