I had 3 biopsies taken whilst have a colonoscopy, does any1 know when I can expect to recieve the results and what will happen, ie will they call or make an appointment? I have not recieved a follow up appointment whith the consultant who refered me and nothing was said about the biospsies, how long etc. Please help
2007-07-03 03:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The colonoscopist or somone in his/her office should be able to give you an idea of how long it takes to get the results back.
The biopsy specimens are sent to the path lab, then they are immersed in a series of liquids, then in wax. These tissue blocks are then sliced very thinly and mounted on glass slides. Then the wax has to be very carefully dissolved from the tissue. Then the slides are stained and dried, after which the pathologist has to examine them under the microscope. The process cannot be rushed, otherwise the delicate cells will be distorted. Although somewhat automated, it is still a labor intensive process.
Traditionally specimens were prepped in the hospital where they were obtained. This is still often the case. But under certain managed care contracts, specimens are sent to centralized labs, perhaps far from where the colonoscopy was done. So you have to add travel time to the process. Finally, we have a holiday in the US this week. That may add a day to the delay.
The final results are then typed up and sent, sometimes by fax, email or snail mail to the doctor. Each office has its own protocol on how to notify patients of results. Some are more efficient than others.
2007-07-03 03:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctors office where you had the biopsy done. This procedure I'm sure is pretty normal for them and they probably will be able to give you a time frame. they also should be able to give you more information why the biopsy was done. The call is worth reassurance and wondering.
2007-07-03 03:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Le Le 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what they are looking for. Some biopsies take a week, and others longer. Go and see your Dr, they will be able to contact the consultants secretary for you.
2007-07-03 03:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by wonkyfella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dr usually knows when they remove them by what they look like but the actual pathology tests take 24-48 hours, call your dr for the results before your follow up appt
2007-07-03 03:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by justafan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most test results it takes from 1-2 weeks. I have had a coloscopy (yes thats what i mean...when they look for cervical cancer) and my results take 1-2 weeks
2007-07-03 03:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG ,ASK YOUR FREAKING DR.
2007-07-03 03:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by Radtech1996 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋