EXPERT
Gurmukh Singh
Pathologist
Dr. Gurmukh Singh is a pathologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Singh is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Singh can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Singh may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
53 years
Experience
Gurmukh Singh
- Augusta, GA
- Armed Forces Medical College
- Accepting new patients
Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
Interpreting Laboratory Test ResultsSummary: Laboratory testing of body fluids and tissues is an essential part of medical care. It is generally accepted that about 70% of clinical...
Lab reports?
MCH stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin. MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. These values are used to assess the amount of hemoglobin but are usually not of much use to READ MORE
MCH stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin.
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume.
These values are used to assess the amount of hemoglobin but are usually not of much use to a lay person.
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume.
These values are used to assess the amount of hemoglobin but are usually not of much use to a lay person.
Is general anesthesia preferred for prostate biopsy?
No. Local anesthesia is usually sufficient.
Will I get general anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?
It can usually be done with local anesthesia.
Do you stay overnight for a colon biopsy?
No. Hospital stay is not needed for a colon biopsy.
When can I go back to work after a kidney biopsy?
Barring complications, you should be able to get back to work in couple of days.
How long will it take to get biopsy results?
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.
Is skin biopsy done under local anesthesia?
Yes, usually local anesthesia is sufficient.
What to expect when getting sperm tested?
Sperm examination for fertility evaluation is for sperm count, motility and structure of sperm. Semen may be subjected to culture if there are signs of inflammation.
How long is recovery from kidney biopsy?
If there are no complications, recovery from a needle biopsy would only take a day or two.
High blood test results?
Your MCV suggests Vitamin B12 or Folic acid deficiency, or alcohol intake, among other causes. Your creatinine indicated renal under function, however the eGFR is probably wrong, READ MORE
Your MCV suggests Vitamin B12 or Folic acid deficiency, or alcohol intake, among other causes.
Your creatinine indicated renal under function, however the eGFR is probably wrong, it cannot be 1.34 with a creatinine level of 1.34. You sound like consult a urologist and or nephrologist to address your urinary issues.
Your creatinine indicated renal under function, however the eGFR is probably wrong, it cannot be 1.34 with a creatinine level of 1.34. You sound like consult a urologist and or nephrologist to address your urinary issues.
Are you sedated for a prostate biopsy?
Usually not.
Is anesthesia risky for a lung biopsy?
Anesthesia is always risky, however, modern anesthesia is very safe. The risk of anesthesia is minimal compared to the need for a lung biopsy.
What does it mean when your prostate levels are high?
How high? Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels need to be evaluated in the context of age and other prostate issues. It has been used as a screening test for prostate cancer, READ MORE
How high? Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels need to be evaluated in the context of age and other prostate issues. It has been used as a screening test for prostate cancer, but minimally elevated levels have many false positives.
How long do colonoscopy pathology results take?
Ideally the results should be available in 1-2 days. If special studies or consultation is required, it may take about a week.
Is it normal to have pain 5 days after a prostate biopsy?
No. It is time to contact your doctor who performed the biopsy.
How long after the liver biopsy I will get results?
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.
Child's blood test?
It depends on the overall health of the child. If hemoglobin is less than 5.0 transfusion is usually considered.
What test should I have to see kidney function?
That should be decided by your doctor. The two common tests of kidney function are serum creatinine and urine protein concentration.
When will I get results from a prostate biopsy?
Ideally the results should be available in 1-2 days. If special studies or consultation is required, it may take about a week.
How many days does it take to get the biopsy results?
Biopsy of soft tissue is usually available in 1-2 days. If special studies or consultations are needed it may take a week or so.
