“How long do endoscopy biopsy results take?”
I will have a stomach biopsy. How long do endoscopy biopsy results take?
5 Answers
GastroenterologistGastroenterologist
They can take up to two weeks. Depending on the pathologic finding and if there is some additional cell staining for final diagnosis. Most of the time the specimen is received and after preparing the tissue overnight the next day that tissue is stained to see the cells, then the pathologist looks in the microscope to determine if the cells are benign or malignant and if there are additional staining necessary for the diagnosis. Thank you.
The biopsies I read are done 48 hrs. after the procedure
Erwin Brun MD
Erwin Brun MD
Hello,
You are asking about the return time for a stomach biopsy that presumably will be performed during an endoscopy. Depending on the institution, the biopsy results can be immediately available or take at most a couple of days.
It is best to discuss the results of this test with the physician who ordered or requested the test.
Good luck.
You are asking about the return time for a stomach biopsy that presumably will be performed during an endoscopy. Depending on the institution, the biopsy results can be immediately available or take at most a couple of days.
It is best to discuss the results of this test with the physician who ordered or requested the test.
Good luck.
3-5 days
Biopsy results are usually available 2-5 days after they are submitted. On occasion, results may take a week or longer if special testing needs to be done.
