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How long does it typically take to get results of a tumor biopsy to find out if it is malignant or benign?
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Results from biopsies often depend on the complexity of the tumor and whether additional tests need to be done on the tissue. At the quickest, we usually see at 3-5 business day turnaround.
Answered 4/16/2021
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Agree with Dr. W. Depending on the complexity of the lesion, the results may take a day to a couple of weeks. More than 80% of the biopsy results are available in 2 working days.
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