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Do you get biopsy results the next day?

I will have a lung biopsy. Do you get biopsy results the next day?

3 Answers

It would be 2 - 4 days. Sometimes the pathologist needs to do more tests.
You may. Results of biopsy of soft tissues are usually available in 1-2 days. If special studies are or consultation is needed, it may take a week or so.
Unlikely. Too many variables and processing steps. Typically, the interpreted results could take 5 to 7 days.