Histopathology (Biopsy Reporting)
Microscopic examination of tissue removed at biopsy or surgery.
Also known as: biopsy, surgical pathology, tissue diagnosis
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- 5–7 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- In-clinic procedure
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About this test
Handles everything from endoscopic and needle core biopsies through skin biopsies to large surgical resections. This is where a cancer diagnosis is actually made and staged, and the report determines the treatment that follows. Specimens are accepted from clinicians and hospitals.
What it measures
- Tissue diagnosis with tumour type and grade
- Margins and extent of involvement
- Further staining where the diagnosis requires it
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Cancer screening
Often ordered with this
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- No fasting
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