Tests of fluid and tissue samples
Removing fluid for testing
If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be caused by mesothelioma, a sample
of this fluid can be taken. The skin is numbed and a needle is put through the skin into the
fluid, which is drawn out and sent to the lab. The fluid is tested to see if there are cancer
cells in it.
This test has different names depending on where the fluid is:
· Thoracentesis removes fluid from the chest.
· Paracentesis removes fluid from the abdomen (belly).
· Pericardiocentesis removes fluid...
