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3 Days
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Bookings above 500
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Pre - Instruction
No Preparation Required.
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Covid Safety
Assured
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Test Details |
Test Code |
BOBT00680 |
Test Category |
Individual Test |
Sample Type |
Biopsy |
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Details of BLOCKS/SLIDE FOR SECOND OPINION
What is BLOCKS/SLIDE FOR SECOND OPINION?
When a patient has a biopsy or surgery, the surgeon often will remove diseased tissue for examination by the hospital's pathology department. The tissue is referred to as a "tissue block." The pathologist will slice the tissue block into very thin layers that are placed on a glass slide and examined under a microscope. This allows the pathologist to assist the surgeon in confirming a diagnosis of the diseased tissue.
How many slides are there?
Depending on the amount of tissue removed, there maybe half a dozen or more slides. These slides usually have an identification number that's included in your medical record.
Why is my doctor requesting the tissue slides?
Your doctor will review the pathologist's report to plan your treatment. Our doctors collaborate with UCSF Pathology to review the tissue slides to confirm the diagnosis and plan surgery or other treatment.