Hepatitis C other diagnostic studies

== Recommendations for Utility of the Liver Biopsy and Noninvasive Tests of Fibrosis: AASLD Practice Guidelines 2009 == 1. A liver biopsy should be considered in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection if the patient and health care provider wish information regarding ﬁbrosis stage for prognostic purposes or to make a decision regarding treatment (Class IIa, Level B)

2. Currently available noninvasive tests may be useful in deﬁning the presence or absence of advanced ﬁbrosis in persons with chronic hepatitis C infection, but should not replace the liver biopsy in routine clinical practice (Class IIb, Level C).