SMALL BIOPSY: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Cost
A small biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the body for examination under a microscope. This procedure is commonly used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, infections, and autoimmune diseases. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of small biopsies, their symptoms, diagnosis, and cost.
Types of Small Biopsies
Punch Biopsy
A punch biopsy is a procedure in which a small, circular piece of skin is removed from the body using a special tool called a punch biopsy tool. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose skin conditions such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
GI Biopsy
A GI biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the gastrointestinal tract for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease.
Gall Bladder Biopsy
A gall bladder biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the gall bladder for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as gallstones, gallbladder cancer, and cholecystitis.
Appendix Biopsy
An appendix biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the appendix for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as appendicitis and appendix cancer.
D&C Biopsy
A D&C biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as endometrial cancer, uterine fibroids, and polyps.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the bone marrow for examination under a microscope. This type of biopsy is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
Symptoms of Small Biopsy
The symptoms of a small biopsy depend on the type of biopsy being performed and the location of the biopsy. Some common symptoms include:
- Pain or discomfort at the biopsy site
- Bleeding or bruising at the biopsy site
- Infection at the biopsy site
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea or vomiting
Diagnosis of Small Biopsy
The diagnosis of a small biopsy depends on the type of biopsy being performed and the reason for the biopsy. In general, a small piece of tissue is removed from the body and examined under a microscope to look for signs of disease or abnormality. The results of the biopsy can help doctors diagnose a wide range of medical conditions.
Cost of Small Biopsy
The cost of a small biopsy depends on the type of biopsy being performed, the location of the biopsy, and the healthcare provider performing the biopsy. In general, the cost of a small biopsy in India ranges from INR 1,950 to INR 6,000.
Conclusion
A small biopsy is a common medical procedure used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions. By understanding the different types of small biopsies, their symptoms, diagnosis, and cost, patients can make informed decisions about their healthcare. If you are experiencing symptoms that may require a small biopsy, it is important to speak with your doctor to determine the best course of action.
| Test Name | Small Biopsy (1) Punch Biopsy, GI Biopsy, Gall Bladder, Appendix, D&C, Bone Marrow. |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Tissue |
| Test type | General Surgeon |
| Pre-test Information | SMALL BIOPSY (1) PUNCH BIOPSY,GI BIOPSY,GALL BLADDER,APPENDIX,D&C ,BONE MARROW. can be done with a Doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planing to travel abroad. |
| Disease | Genetics |
| Method | Histopathology |
| Purpose | Tissue in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin |
| Preparation | Ambient |
| Fasting | SMALL BIOPSY (1) PUNCH BIOPSY,GI BIOPSY,GALL BLADDER,APPENDIX,D&C ,BONE MARROW. can be done with a Doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planing to travel abroad. |
| Get Reports | 3 days |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 1950 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for Small Biopsy (1) Punch Biopsy, GI Biopsy, Gall Bladder, Appendix, D&C, Bone Marrow. and the test costs a special discounted price of 1950 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
