Im a 2nd year student nurse and I already know I DONT want to work for the NHS.. can imagine the lab people sat chatting more than actually working! I… Results of tests where the sample needs to be prepared in a particular way, for example a biopsy, take a bit longer – usually a few weeks. What do I need to do after I go home? I had a suspicious mole removed from my back 2 weeks ago and was told to expect my results in about 4 weeks. October 2016: Smear test 13 weeks post partum October 2016: Smear results … Obviously this is causing a lot of stress, but until the biopsy results come in, I don't feel it's worth going back to my GP. Hi, I am new to this group but wanted to ask how long it has taken for others to get their biopsy results. It's usually done by a specialist plastic surgeon, while you're under general anaesthetic. We recommend that you do not wash the area for about 12 hours following the procedure. For months it is strongly suspected my son has coeliac disease. Quite a long time to wait really to find out whether or not you have cancer. I was lucky, and got my results very quickly. I have just received a letter asking me to go back for another appointment but with no indication of what the result was. I was informed if there had been no word in 3 weeks to call the GP. And also if it is bad news (not likely I know but of course this is all I can think about) A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body for testing. I was wondering about people's experiences whether they were diagnosed with cancer or not. My feeling is that 8 weeks is an inordinately long time and, if I were you, I'd be chasing my GP and letting him or her know in no uncertain terms that I'm finding the wait intolerable. What To Do When You Have To Wait. There is nothing else and no pain at all. Hi,I had biopsies taken at my colposcopy appointment 12/11/20 and was wondering when is reasonable to call to ask if they're in? It is important to keep the biopsy site clean and dry. A combination of blue dye and a weak radioactive chemical is injected around your scar. It can take up to three weeks for us to receive your biopsy results. I did and they had the same results I had been given on the day - no biopsy result. From colposcopy with biopsy to results i was told 4-6 weeks and results came in 5 weeks one day. After a shower or bath, you should gently pat the skin dry – do not rub the area, as the friction What are people's experience with the nhs with this? I was first told the results would be 10-14 days by one doctor I was in hospital during this time and asked another doctor if they were ready which I was then told biopsies will take 4-6 weeks, and I will get results probably at my follow up - which is the 30th June. Have seen it all.. The time it takes to get results from a biopsy can vary. Some tests use specialised equipment or need specially trained scientists to find out the exact genetic make-up of lymphoma cells. A doctor called a pathologist examines it under a microscope. Even if the results are not good, at least you will then know what you're up against. After waiting 3 weeks for blood test results, 12 weeks for a consultation then a further 4 weeks for a biopsy, we are still waiting for the result another 4 weeks down the line. Pretty quick for the NHS! The letter says 4-6 weeks but dr said 2 weeks ish for her write up at least and not long after for biopsy. I have a follow up appointment on the 2nd of August to go over my biopsy results. Waiting for the results of biopsy testing, scans, or lab tests can understandably weigh heavily on your mind. A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a test to determine whether microscopic amounts of melanoma (less than would show on any X-ray or scan) have spread to your lymph nodes. 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