Q: how long does it take to get mammogram results? i have been waiting.

Few days to a week: Depending on your particular radiology center etc, in general, however, you should have your report ready in a few days to week after your test. Call the radiology center or your referring md for the information.

Q: can it take long to get mammogram results?

Varies, usu 1-3 days: This varies from practice to practice. A screening mammogram usually take 1-3 days to get results. If there are old studies that need to be retrieved or ordered from elsewhere, it may take longer, sometimes even 2-3 weeks. There may be guidelines to limit the maximum to under 4 weeks. Diagnostic mammograms are usually interpreted in the same day, unless old films are needed.

Q: please tell me how long it takes for to get mammogram results?

Our group: Provides reports to referring doctors within 24 hours. It may take a few days for the results to arrive in a patient's mailbox.

Q: i had a breast lump checked using ultrasound and told results said unremarkable but get a baseline mammogram. i did this back in may. i didn't hear back, so i figured everything fine. all summer i noticed left breast swollen more than right. end of

Need to : Re-evaluate. Call your doctor and discuss your concern. Always early intervention , better prognosis . Does not hurt to get it checked out again.

Q: i wanted to know when you get a mammogram, do you get the results right away?

Depends - ask clinic: Each breast imaging center, clinic or hospital is different. Some try to provide immediate results, or offer results if the patient is willing to wait for 30 or 60 minutes while the radiologist (specially trained physician - usually 6 years after medical school) interprets the mammogram. Other locations provide results within a day or two, but some places are slow and results take a week or more.

Q: mammogram results - how long before we hear back from obgyn?

Phone First: Most breast centers interpret mammograms within 24 hours after they are completed & will send a report to the dr's office asap; if you shop around, you will find some that guarantee a result before you leave. Every office has a different policy for communicating results--clarify before the test what your doctor's policy is. I encourage my patients to call my office rather than wait for a call.

Q: at today's mammogram, the tech mentioned i had high density in my breast and not to be surprised if i get a call to come back. should i be concerned?

Common finding: Women in their 30s and 40s tend to have denser breast tissue. As such, it makes it more challenging for the radiologists to interpret. Often times, women are asked to come back so they can take more views and make sure they are not overlooking anything. It is not a cause for concern.

Q: i would like help interpreting my mammogram results. waiting three days for call back from doc. ultrasound follow-up scheduled this week. 3 masses.

Seek a radiologist: for interpretation and evaluation, preferably, the radiologist at the facility where the mammogram was done.

Q: what to do if i had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound today, why does it take 3-5 days to know results?

That is : How long it takes the breast center you used to have the radiologist review the exam, generate a report, transmit the report to your doctor, and notify you of the results.

Question 1

please tell me how long it takes for to get mammogram results back?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: This may vary quite a bit depending upon where you get your mammogram.  There are many centers that offer immediate "reads" of mammograms if you are willing to come in during normal business hours.  I think a better question is how long are you willing to wait to get a result?  If you want immediate or fast (<24 hr) results, it is best to shop around.  Be sure to choose an fda-accredited facility.

Question 2

how long does it take to get mammogram results? i have been waiting.

Accepted Answer

Few days to a week: Depending on your particular radiology center etc, in general, however, you should have your report ready in a few days to week after your test. Call the radiology center or your referring md for the information.

Question 3

can it take long to get mammogram results?

Accepted Answer

Varies, usu 1-3 days: This varies from practice to practice. A screening mammogram usually take 1-3 days to get results. If there are old studies that need to be retrieved or ordered from elsewhere, it may take longer, sometimes even 2-3 weeks. There may be guidelines to limit the maximum to under 4 weeks. Diagnostic mammograms are usually interpreted in the same day, unless old films are needed.

Question 4

please tell me how long it takes for to get mammogram results?

Accepted Answer

Our group: Provides reports to referring doctors within 24 hours. It may take a few days for the results to arrive in a patient's mailbox.

Question 5

i had a breast lump checked using ultrasound and told results said unremarkable but get a baseline mammogram.  i did this back in may.  i didn't hear back,  so i  figured everything fine.  all summer i noticed left breast swollen more than right.  end of

Accepted Answer

Need to : Re-evaluate. Call your doctor and discuss your concern. Always early intervention , better prognosis . Does not hurt to get it checked out again.

Question 6

i wanted to know when you get a mammogram, do you get the results right away?

Accepted Answer

Depends - ask clinic: Each breast imaging center, clinic or hospital is different.  Some try to provide immediate results, or offer results if the patient is willing to wait for 30 or 60 minutes while the radiologist (specially trained physician - usually 6 years after medical school) interprets the mammogram.

Other locations provide results within a day or two, but some places are slow and results take a week or more.

Question 7

mammogram results - how long before we hear back from obgyn?

Accepted Answer

Phone First: Most breast centers interpret  mammograms within 24 hours after they are completed & will send a report to the dr's office asap;  if you shop around, you will find some that guarantee a result before you leave.  Every office has a different policy for communicating results--clarify before the test what your doctor's policy is.  I encourage my patients to call my office rather than wait for a call.

Question 8

at today's mammogram, the tech mentioned i had high density in my breast and not to be surprised if i get a call to come back. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Common finding: Women in their 30s and 40s tend to have denser breast tissue. As such, it makes it more challenging for the radiologists to interpret. Often times, women are asked to come back so they can take more views and make sure they are not overlooking anything. It is not a cause for concern.

Question 9

i would like help interpreting my mammogram results. waiting three days for call back from doc. ultrasound follow-up scheduled this week. 3 masses.

Accepted Answer

Seek  a radiologist: for interpretation and evaluation, preferably, the radiologist at the facility where the mammogram was done.

Question 10

what to do if i had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound today, why does it take 3-5 days to know results?

Accepted Answer

That is : How long it takes the breast center you used to have the radiologist review the exam, generate a report, transmit the report to your doctor, and notify you of the results.

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I had a breast lump checked using ultrasound and told results said unremarkable but get a baseline mammogram. i did this back in may. i didn't hear back, so i figured everything fine. all summer i noticed left breast swollen more than right. end of

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I wanted to know when you get a mammogram, do you get the results right away?

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Mammogram results - how long before we hear back from obgyn?

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At today's mammogram, the tech mentioned i had high density in my breast and not to be surprised if i get a call to come back. should i be concerned?

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I would like help interpreting my mammogram results. waiting three days for call back from doc. ultrasound follow-up scheduled this week. 3 masses.

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What to do if i had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound today, why does it take 3-5 days to know results?

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