QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
This sheet provides general skin care instructions for after a vulvar biopsy or vulvar excision.
This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
This pamphlet explains how a small sample of tissue is taken from your body during surgery for testing.
A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.
An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.