Tumour tissue biopsy
Collection of tumour tissue to confirm the diagnosis and provide material for further testing.
Not a diagnosis and not final medical advice. Must be reviewed by a doctor.
Purpose of the test
- Confirm the type of tumor cells through microscopic examination.
- Provide material for biological marker examination.
Informs decisions
- Diagnosis and type of tumor.
- Plan for further molecular examination.
How the test is done
Samples are taken via needle, endoscope, or a procedure chosen by the doctor according to the location of the tumor.
- Sample type
- Tumor tissue (paraffin block or fresh tissue)
- Estimated result time
- Generally a few days for initial results, longer if proceeding to molecular examination.
Limitations
- The amount of tissue obtained is sometimes insufficient for a complete molecular panel.
- Samples from different locations may provide different results.
- It needs to be read in conjunction with other inspection reports.
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Sources
- NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms(lembaga)
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