Endoscope

[nsummer]

How long does it take for the results of biospy take?

[nsummer]

I got my results back and everything was good. Thanks

[patient915]

It depends on the type of biopsy.  Certain biopsies take a couple days because of special staining processes that must be done, but your average biopsy comes back in the times mammo and caregiver222 mentioned.

[caregiver222]

Mammo is more realistic. What I meant is that the lab tech who reviews the tissue slides knows immediately. Bear in mind that in the event of a malignancy they want to know before the patient leaves the table. A long wait generally means a good result.

[caregiver222]

They know immediately, but usually take three to seven days before they provide a report to the patient.

[mammo]

Anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks.