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biopsy (Bx)
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removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathological examination
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excisional Bx
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removal of an entire lesion
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incisional Bx
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removal of a selected portion of a lesion
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shave Bx
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a technique using a surgical blade to "shave" tissue from the epidermis and upper dermis
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culture and sensitivity (C&S)
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a technique of isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective in combating the infection it has caused
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frozen section (FS)
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a surgical method involving cutting a thin piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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skin tests
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methods for determining the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into, the skin - commonly seen in treating allergy
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scratch test
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the substance is applied to the skin through a scratch
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patch test
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the substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
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