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Punch Biopsy

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    • September 6, 2018 at 2:55 pm
    welcome32
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      My daughter had a punch biopsy yesterday.  Does anyone know how long it takes to get results.

       

      Thank you.

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        • September 6, 2018 at 3:22 pm
        Savymoo23
        Participant

          Usualy depends, mine took 4 buisness days. I've known some to take 2 weeks. 

          • September 6, 2018 at 3:34 pm
          guynamedbilly
          Participant

            It largely depends on where they send it for testing.  Also, it might depend on if this is an initial biopsy or if they have a second test.  When I had my initial biopsy determining melanoma, my dermatologist got an initial result, but sent it to another lab to confirm it.  That turned out to be a good idea, because the hospital I was treated at did not need any further testing before starting treatment.  So that one took me about three weeks to get the results.

            Every subsequent biopsy has taken 3 to 5 days.

            I'd call if you don't hear anything within a week.

            • September 6, 2018 at 7:25 pm
            CallMeKate
            Participant

              Both my punch biopsy and my shave biopsy were back within 4 days of collection.  

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