Understand your Pathology test report

What is a Histopathology Test Report?

A pathology test report is a medical document written by a pathologist after examining a tissue sample from a patient and interpreting the findings. It helps diagnose diseases and determine the course of treatment to be undertaken.

• The report is prepared after:
• Testing body fluid, cell & tissue samples
• Evaluating the results
• Making a diagnosis

Who is a Pathologist?

A pathologist is a doctor specializing in examining tissues and making diagnoses in varied areas of human disease. For example, breast tissue may be examined by a pathologist specializing in breast pathology & surgical pathology.

What are the parts of a Histopathology Test Report?

Pathology test reports generally comprise the following parts:

• Patient, doctor & specimen
• Gross, or obvious, description
• Microscopic description

What will you find in a Histopathology Test Report?

Pathology test reports typically comprise:

• Patient details
• Short medical history
• Tissue descriptions
• Diagnosis
• Results of ancillary or special tests, if relevant

Descriptions of the Tissue Sample

A pathology test report comprises descriptions of:

• The tissue sample, including its appearance, size and weight.
• The tissue sample after processing – its appearance on a glass slide on viewing with a microscope
• Normal or abnormal nature of the tissue sample, including whether it’s benign (for a normal finding) or malignant (for a cancerous growth)

Understanding the Results of a Histopathology Test Report

A pathology test report is usually ready in the space of 2-3 days. However, in case further testing is necessary, the report may take 1-2 weeks to be ready.

Once it’s ready, you can consult the doctor to understand its contents, as it usually consists of technical terms that only a healthcare professional can comprehend. The doctor will be able to provide you with clarity regarding the diagnosis and the ensuing treatment plan.

Conclusion

Pathology test reports play a critical role in diagnosing diseases and subsequently planning the course of treatment required to cure the particular disease.

Hence, it’s vital that the reports are accurate and are ready in quick time. This is where Clinico’s pathology services help significantly!

Our NABL Accredited Pathology Labs in Mulund, Bhandup, Thane & Airoli offer convenient, reliable & accurate pathology services to our customers.

Call us 24×7 on 9504555555 to book an appointment at your nearest Clinico pathology lab.