Curious about pathology test reports?
Read this insightful blog to know what a pathology report is, its various parts and the questions that are generally asked to doctors after getting the report.
What is a Pathology Report?
A pathology report is basically a medical document that provides a diagnosis depending on the examination of a sample of tissue, blood, urine, etc. This report is then used by a doctor to plan the necessary treatment for the diagnosed health issue or ailment.
What are the parts of a Pathology Report?
Following are the standard sections that are part of a pathology report:
General information
This section comprises the patient’s name, age, date when the test was conducted, unique number assigned to the patient/specimen, details regarding the specimen & any other basic information about the patient.
Clinical information
This part normally includes information regarding the medical history of the patient, any special requests made by him/her to the pathologist, etc.
Gross description
In medical terms, gross implies ‘inspected without a microscope.’ Hence, this section comprises information noted down by the pathologist after examining, measuring and/or feeling the sample. It usually includes information such as size, colour & consistency of the sample.
Microscopic description
As the name suggests, this part consists of information gathered by a pathologist after examining the specimen under a microscope. It typically includes the depiction of any abnormalities visible in the cells.
Questions asked to Doctors after getting the report
Here are some of the common questions asked to doctors after receiving a pathology report:
What is the diagnosed health condition or disease?
Is it mild or severe?
What is the reason behind the onset of the health condition?
What is its short-term & long-term outlook?
Any symptoms to keep an eye on?
Are any more diagnostic tests required?
What are the available treatment options?
What is the duration of the prescribed treatment?
Expected cost of the treatment?
Any risks or side effects associated with the treatment?
Consequences of delaying the treatment?
What will happen if I leave the condition untreated?
What to avoid during treatment?
Conclusion
Pathology reports play a crucial role in determining the ideal treatment for a health condition an individual is suffering from and subsequently planning the treatment procedure.
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