Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've had a fine needle biopsy of a lymph node behind my jaw. i was told preliminary results are normal but staining is still required. what is stain 4?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Special tests: Routine processing of tissues and cells is generally completed in about 2 days. However, sometimes additional investigation is needed. A general term is special stains. It is a routine and usually needed process for some tissues, especially lymph nodes.
Answered 3/10/2014
4.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm having open biopsy of neck lymph node diagnosed with atypical by previous needle biopsy. Is cancer likely to be found?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Swollen lymph node over 5 months with atypical cells diagnosed by needle biopsy. No other symptoms. How likely will incisional biopsy find cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How accurate is a needle biopsy into the neck lymph nodes for detecting cancer ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My son had a biopsy on a lymph node. He has swollen nodes all over in his neck jaw groin and armpits. It came back benign but referred to hematologist?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Hard lump under jaw left side of neck. Been for scans. Biopsy and lymph node removed 3 weeks ago. Lump still there and more painful, what could it be?
What should I expect at my ultrasound guided FNA biopsy of my lymph node behind my jaw? Why can't I eat or drink after midnight the day before?
Several lymph nodes under my jaw and in front of my ears have been swollen for a year. Had a (FNB) biopsy taken months ago and it only revealed that they are reactive. I'm pretty sure that the lymph node tested has shrunken, others are still swollen?
I've had swollen submandibular nodes for years. Can swollen nodes cause jaw pain? One node had needle biopsy years ago. They told me not to worry.
What could cause lymphadenopathy for over a year? I've already had a needle biopsy which only showed that my lymph nodes are reactive.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
