After the biopsy is performed, the sample of tissue that was removed from the patient is sent to the pathology laboratory.
A pathologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing diseases (such as cancer) by examining tissue under a microscope.
When the laboratory receives the biopsy sample, the tissue is processed and an extremely thin slice of tissue is removed from the sample and attached to a glass slide.
Any remaining tissue is saved for use in later studies, if required. The slide with the tissue attached is treated with dyes that stain the tissue, which allows the individual cells in the tissue to be seen more clearly.
The slide is then given to the pathologist, who examines the tissue under a microscope, looking for any abnormal findings.
The pathologist then prepares a report that lists any abnormal or important findings from the biopsy. This report is sent to the physician who originally performed the biopsy on the patient.
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