Large Biopsy (1) Test
Short Name: Large Biopsy
Also known as: Large Tissue Biopsy, Surgical Biopsy
Large Biopsy (1) Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,500. Uses Histopathology on Tissue samples. Results in Results are typically available within 6 days after sample collection.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of a large biopsy is to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination to determine if cells are cancerous or benign, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for conditions like cancer.
- Test Code
- 3068
- Price
- ₹4,500
- Sample Type
- Tissue
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 6 days after sample collection.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Histopathology
Sample Collection
Obtain a doctor's prescription. Inform the medical team about any allergies, medications, or pre-existing conditions.
Method: Surgical Excision
Laboratory Analysis
The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia. A surgeon removes the tissue sample carefully from the suspicious area.
Report Delivery
The tissue sample is preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin and sent to the laboratory for histopathological analysis.
Timeline: Results are typically available within 6 days after sample collection.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of a large biopsy is to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination to determine if cells are cancerous or benign, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for conditions like cancer.
How to Prepare
- Ensure proper anesthesia is administered
- Remove tissue sample with sterile instruments
- Preserve sample immediately in formalin
- Label and transport to lab promptly
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"A large biopsy is essential for accurate cancer diagnosis, helping to determine the stage and type of cancer for personalized treatment planning."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample not in formalin
- Insufficient tissue
- Improper labeling
Understanding Your Results
Benign
Non-cancerous tissue, no immediate threat
Malignant
Cancerous cells detected, further tests needed
Inconclusive
Additional biopsy or tests recommended
Consult a doctor if symptoms persist after biopsy, if you experience severe pain, bleeding, or signs of infection, or if results indicate malignancy.
Limitations
- ⚠Cannot detect all cancers
- ⚠Results may require additional tests
- ⚠Subject to sampling error
Risks & Considerations
- ●Infection
- ●Bleeding
- ●Scarring
- ●Pain at biopsy site
- ●Allergic reaction to anesthesia
Interfering Factors
- ●Improper sample collection
- ●Inadequate preservation
- ●Contamination during handling
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