
Preparing for a Biopsy
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Biopsy Need Path Verification
To verify that the path of the needle is accurately indicated
within the guidezone on the system monitor, perform the
following:
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Properly install the bracket and biopsy guide.
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Scan in a container filled with water.
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Display the biopsy guidezone on the monitor.
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Ensure that the needle echo falls within the guidezone
markers.
NOTE: The guidezone center line can be displayed by pressing
the Measurement key.
The Biopsy Procedure
Place coupling gel on the scanning surface of the
probe/sheath/biopsy guide assembly.
Activate the biopsy guidezone on the system through the
B-Mode Sub-Menu. When using multi-angle guides, ensure
that the proper guidezone angle is displayed.
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Biopsy
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Figure 15–31. B-Mode Sub-Menu (Biopsy Zone)
Scan to locate the target. Center the target in the electronic
guidezone path.
NOTE: Enabling color flow would allow for visualization of the
vascular structure around the area to be biopsied.
Place the needle in the guide between the needle barrel and
needle clip. Direct it into the area of interest for specimen
retrieval.
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