Tests and procedures used to diagnose liver cancer include:
Blood tests: Blood tests may reveal liver function abnormalities. Occasionally certain tumor markers like alphafetoprotein may rise indicating the presence of liver cancer.
Imaging tests: Your doctor may recommend imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, tri-phasic computerized tomography (CT) scan and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
FNAC or liver biopsy: Rarely your doctor may recommend removing a piece of liver tissue (by either FNAC or liver biopsy) for laboratory testing in order to make a definitive diagnosis of liver cancer.
