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The following tests may be used:
1. An abdominal ultrasound to locate an abscess.
2. A CT scan with intravenous contrast, or injected dye, to find and measure the abscess.
3. Blood tests to look for signs of infectious inflammation, such as an increased serum white blood count and neutrophil level.
4. Blood cultures for bacterial growth to determine which antibiotic(s) you need.
5. An MRI of the abdomen.
***A pyogenic liver abscess may appear as a mass containing gas and fluid in the liver when viewed with CT scans.