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Can you have a biopsy on a thyroid nodule while on antibiotics?
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Yes: Thyroid biopsy is a quick and simple process. You don't need to delay the procedure if you are on antibiotics.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Yes: Antibiotics will not affect the results or the procedure.
Answered 3/24/2018
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