How long should it take to get the results of a biopsy?

According to WebMD, biopsy results for a cancer biopsy can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on the type of biopsy which needs to be performed by the dermatologist. Most patients will have their results within a few days.

A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure used to remove bone marrow in order to test it for cancer cells. Since the biopsy is usually sent out to a lab, it can take up to two weeks to get the results.

According to the medical professional, performing a real biopsy procedure on the included video - about one week - for liver biopsy.

It will generally take at least two weeks, and possibly up to four depending upon how clear the results are.

Depending on where the tissue sample was sent for examination, a biopsy result usually takes from one week to 10 days. The lab will send the results to your dentist only, not to you. Contact your dentist for the results.

The procedure to take the biopsy should be fast (about 10mins). How long the histological examination takes depends on the kind of examination, but should be quick. However, most examination centra are very busy, so it can take days - weeks before your biopsy is evaluated (and you receive word from it).

Partial breast biopsy results are available within a few business days, although the final result may take longer. Talk to your health care provider to find out what is typical for the pathology center they use.

Usually about 7 days - 10 days in th U.K and then you will be asked to come back and see the specialist for your results.

If you are lucky, you may not notice any bleeding. However, all bleeding should stop within 12 hours of the biopsy.

The biopsy site may take up to six weeks to completely heal.

An excisional biopsy itself usually takes under one hour

I think it differs from country to country. iIn the country I live in now, I have to wait 3 weeks for my results. But I did the same test in Canada about 10 years ago, and I had my results within a week.

1. What information to you hope to gain from the biopsy. What is the likelihood of the biopsy establishing a diagnosis. 2. How is the biopsy done 3. Can the diagnosis be established by any other methods 4. Is the procedure painful? Is there any anesthesia used? 5. How safe is the biopsy procedure. What are the risks? 6. Can the biopsy be performed in the doctors office or must it be performed at a hospital 7.How many samples will be removed? 8. How large are the tissue fragments to be removed? 9. How long is the procedure, when can I return to my normal activities. 10.Will I have pain and if so for how long? Will there be visible scarring? 11.Who will interpret the biopsy? 12. How long will it take for the results. 13. what are the rates of false negatives/ positives with this procedure? 14. How will I receive the results of the biopsy? 15. What complications might result from the biopsy during the procedure? 16. What complications may develop after the procedure, and what do I do if there are complications

How long it takes to get urine drug test results can vary from testing company to testing company. In general it does not take long, you should be able to get the results within a few days.

You should let your doctor know about it and they should take the proper precautions. Or you can always rescedule the biopsy for when your break out starts to heal.

It should usually take about 24 hours.

Depends on what the biopsy involves - some are out patient affairs, in and out in day. Others are significant surgeries in their own right. You have to ask the doctor doing the biopsy.

The biopsy site may take up to six weeks to completely heal.

It takes 3 to 6 weeks for the baby to form.

You should have test results back within 1 week.

You should see results after your first cleaning treatment.

This depends on your individual case and your physician will determine how long you should take antibiotics based on the results you are getting.

a while [edit by Athena4299] That doesn't really answer the question... How long is "a while"?

It varies. If you do not receive a reply by 1 week, you should send a message back asking about your results.

Some does and don'ts before you undergo a thyroid fine needle biopsy and blood test are: do ask questions, don't go alone, do expect discomfort, don't expect quick results, and do take good care of yourself before and after the biopsy.