CT-Guided Lung Biopsy in Krishi Bhawan, Delhi
A needle is inserted through the chest wall under CT guidance to collect tissue samples from a lung mass or nodule for pathological analysis. Used to diagnose l…
Health Conditions A–Z
LabDekho500+ Diseases & Conditions Explained
Understand symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention for hundreds of conditions — written for patients, reviewed for accuracy.
What is CT-Guided Lung Biopsy?
A needle is inserted through the chest wall under CT guidance to collect tissue samples from a lung mass or nodule for pathological analysis. Used to diagnose lung cancer, infections, and inflammatory conditions.
30-60 minutes
Hospital stay 4-6 hours for observation; chest X-ray post-procedure; rest for 24 hours; watch for breathlessness or chest pain
₹8,000 - ₹20,000
Local anesthesia with IV sedation
95%
Outpatient