Histopathology Test

Histopathology

• Refers to the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestation of disease
• Cancer management entails a multidisciplinary approach involving specialists from several different fields
• The histopathologist establishes a definitive cancer diagnosis and provides the clinical colleagues with information they require to deliver optimized care
• Histopathology reports today give detailed information and the diagnosis includes immunohistochemistry and even molecular findings

Types of samples received include :

• Incisional biopsy – diagnostic biopsies from any site
• Excisional biopsy – Small Tumors
• Punch biopsy – e.g: Oral Cavity, GIT etc.
• Core needle biopsy – e.g: Breast
• Curettage biopsy – e.g: Endometrium
• Radical excision specimens – eg. Mastectomy, Neck Dissections, Colectomy etc