“Do they send your gallbladder to pathology?”
I will have gallbladder surgery. Do they send your gallbladder to pathology?
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Yes, any tissue or body part that is taken from you is sent to the pathologist. The pathologist issues a report that is sent to your surgeon and then, he relays the result to you. It usually takes 12 to 48 hours. Thank you.
Yes, always. All tissues and organs removed surgically are sent to Pathology, which makes the diagnosis based on how it looks when removed (grossly) and after processing for examination microscopically..
Yes, any organ/tissue/biopsy from removed from human body should be sent to pathologist for evaluation/diagnosi. It is extremely important and many times crucial for your healt.