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Had colon sscope done 2 polyps removed. how long does it takes to know results from pathologist?
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Usually fast: Normally less than a week. It may depend on where you live and if the specimen had to be sent out. After a week call your doctor if you are worried and have not heard.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Usually : 24-72 hours. If you haven't heard from your colonoscopy doctor after 3 days call them.
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I had a polyp removed from my sigmoid at age 20 and it was benign. No direct family history of colon cancer. What tests should be done ongoing?
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