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biopsy (Bx)
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-Diagnostic tests and procedures
-removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination |
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excisional biopsy
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-removal of an entire lesion |
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incisional biopsy
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-removal of a selected portion of a lesion |
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shave biopsy
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-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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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-a technique of isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective for combating the infection it has caused |
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frozen selection (FS)
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-a surgical technique that involves cutting a thin piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologic examination |
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skin tests
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-methods for determining the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into, the skin; commonly used in treating allergies |
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scratch tests
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-a test in which a substance is applied to the skin through a scratch |
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patch test
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-diagnostic tests and procedures
-a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth |
