Your doctors may use a number of procedures to aid in the diagnosis of mesothelioma. The most common of those procedures are listed here. Whether one or a combination of these tests are conducted in a given patient’s case will depend on factors unique to the patient. Some tests might first be conducted to determine whether a biopsy should be performed. A biopsy is usually necessary to confirm a diagnosis.
For your reference, a word with “-scopy” at the end refers to the use of a scope or viewing instrument that can be used to look directly inside the body at the abnormal or suspected area. A word that ends in “-ectomy” refers to the removal of tissue through surgery.