Question 1

how long does it usually take to get back biopsy results?

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Several days: Depending on the test, 1-14 days usually.

Question 2

how long does it take to get a biopsy report back?

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Depends: Most biopsy results are completed in 2-3 days. Depending on the type of tissue and complexity of the lesion, some times it may take 2-3 weeks to complete all the studies.

Question 3

how long should it take for biopsies after an endoscopy to get back?/

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Usually a few days: Slides are usually ready for the pathologist to examine the next day or so after the biopsy. Depending on whether additional tests need to be performed, a diagnosis may be available in 24-48 hours after the procedure. The results typically go to your doctor first who will contact you. Additional tests (such as to check for the bacteria that produce stomach ulcers) may add an extra day.

Question 4

how long does it take to get the results of a nail biopsy back?

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Three to four days.: A pathology report from a fingernail or toenail biopsy should generally be available after a three to four day time period.  In rare instances, special additional studies may make this time frame slightly longer.  Hope that this helps.

Question 5

how long will it take to get the results back from an endometrial biopsy?

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Depends on lab: Most pathology laboratories have a 2-3 day turn around time. However, timing factors and special studies can increase the time to results. To improve your chances of a quick turn-around time, schedule your biopsy early in the day and early in the week. Consider requesting that your biopsy be reviewed by a specialist in gynecologic pathology,  although this can take longer to arrange.

Question 6

how long does it usually take to get the results back from an endometrial biopsy?

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Depends on lab: Using one of the big labs like quest or labcorp results should be available in 48 hours.

Question 7

i am having a bone biopsy on my jawbone. three spot are being biospy how long show it take to get results back?

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Week or so: After the bone gos to th lab it has to be demineralized, stained, and viewed microscopically, if any question obout the diagnosis, rather than give the wrong DX to you the bxs are sent out for opinions from other experts. So if simple a week if harder to dx, 2-3 weeks depending on the speed they are sent out and viewed and returned.

Question 8

how long does it take to get test results back after a endoscopic ultra sound on pancreas back and a  results from a biopsy taken?

Accepted Answer

Usually a few days: Usually a few days. It may be after the holiday.

Question 9

have to get laproscopic biopsy  of stomach non healing ulcer. how long does it take, how long will i be in hospital, when can i go back to work?

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A few hours.: Should be able to go back to work the next day.
Good luck.

Question 10

endoscopy couple yrs ago all good with biopsy but gi consultant said i get inflammation from time to time so take ,for short time, lansoprazole or ranatidine ,what causes this?back on lansoprazole few weeks from acid vapour at night burping a lot too

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: If you're referring to recurrent gastritis(inflammation of the stomach lining),symptoms can recur from dietary indiscretions, stress, alcohol, caffeine, certain medications like Advil,aspirin,Aleve and nicotine.

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I am having a bone biopsy on my jawbone. three spot are being biospy how long show it take to get results back?

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How long does it take to get test results back after a endoscopic ultra sound on pancreas back and a results from a biopsy taken?

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Have to get laproscopic biopsy of stomach non healing ulcer. how long does it take, how long will i be in hospital, when can i go back to work?

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Endoscopy couple yrs ago all good with biopsy but gi consultant said i get inflammation from time to time so take ,for short time, lansoprazole or ranatidine ,what causes this?back on lansoprazole few weeks from acid vapour at night burping a lot too

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