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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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biopsy (Bx),
1- excisional Bx |
removal of an entire lesion
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biopsy (Bx),
2- incisional Bx |
removal of a selected portion of a lesion
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biopsy (Bx),
3- shave Bx |
technique using a surgical blade to 'shave' tissue from epidermis & upper dermis
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culture and sensitivity (C&S)
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technique of isolating & growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen & 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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surgical method involving cutting a thin piece of tissue for a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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skin tests
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methods for determining the reaction of body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into the skin
[--commonly seen in treating allergy] |
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skin tests,
1- scratch test |
substance is applied to skin through a scratch
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skin tests,
2- patch test |
substance is applied topically to skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
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