Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long does it usually take to get a pathology report back from a fine needle biopsy or the breast?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Usually 1-2 days: Depending on the time of day and the schedule of the lab technicians, preliminary FNA results could be available as early as the next day.
Answered 5/7/2015
2.9k views
Thank
FNA biopsy, breast: A cytopathology report is usually issued within 2-3 business days from the time that the specimen arives in the laboratory.
Answered 7/27/2015
2.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What to expect when going for a fine needle aspiration biopsy of the breast?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What does a breast fine needle biopsy feel like?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is breast needle biopsy safe, and how many biopsies can they take from one breast?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Could a fat lobule in breast come back as benign breast tissue on core biopsy pathology?
Breast biopsy report said that they took 4 biopsies but pathology report said "3 cores measuring 8-9cm each". Why aren't there 4 cores?
Are u/s guided core needle biopsies accurate for suspicious breast areas? How often do they miss and get normal tissue instead of the area of concern?
How long should it take a breast to heal after a stereotactic biopsy with 2 needle sticks: 3cm & 12cm? If there's a hematoma?
How long is the wait to get results from a needle biopsy on a breast tumor?
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
