Diagnostic Tests & Biopsies
About the procedure
Care Before the Procedure
- Provide full medical history and current medications.
- Fast or avoid certain medications if instructed (especially for blood tests or imaging with contrast).
- Arrange for transport or assistance if sedation is required.
- Follow specific pre-test preparation instructions given by your doctor.
Care During the Procedure
- Diagnostic tests: May involve blood draw, imaging, or sample collection.
- Biopsies: Local anesthesia or sedation may be used; tissue sample is taken via needle, endoscopy, or minor surgery.
- Sterile techniques are followed to prevent infection.
- Procedure duration varies depending on the test type.
Care After the Procedure
- Rest if sedation or anesthesia was used.
- Monitor the biopsy site for bleeding, swelling, or infection.
- Follow post-test instructions for medications or activity restrictions.
- Discuss results and next steps with your healthcare provider once available.
Eligibility
- Individuals with unexplained symptoms or abnormal test results.
- Patients with suspected tumors or growths.
- Monitoring progression of chronic diseases.
- People requiring pre-surgical evaluation or treatment planning.
- Follow-up for treatment effectiveness or disease recurrence.
Relevant Specialties
Internal Medicine
Our Internal Medicine service offers both primary and specialist consultative care for adults with acute illnesses, chronic conditions and complex multisystem problems. With physicians who manage long-term diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and respiratory conditions, while also treating infections, injuries and musculoskeletal concerns. We offer consultant-led inpatient care through a dedicated hospitalist service and an Acute Medicine Unit with 24-hour doctor and nurse coverage, supported by round-the-clock diagnostics (radiology, pathology and microbiology). Advanced treatments include non-invasive ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen, plasmapheresis and coordinated plasma therapies, together with integrated physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Our team works closely with surgical and speciality colleagues for complex cases, and we provide home-care, adult immunisation, preventive & executive health checks, and visa medicals for international patients.
Bahrain
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Oman
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Qatar
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Saudi Arabia
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Specialties
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