A biopsy is the removal of tissue for microscopic examination.

A small specimen biopsy provides a focused sample, often obtained via needle, punch, or endoscopic biopsy.

Clinical uses include:

Diagnosing suspected malignancies in localized lesions.

Differentiating benign vs. malignant growths.

Evaluating inflammatory or infectious conditions.

Assessing organ-specific pathology (skin, mucosa, lymph nodes, gastrointestinal tract, etc.).

The specimen is processed by histopathology, sometimes with special stains or immunohistochemistry for deeper analysis.

Analyte: Small tissue specimen (limited but adequate for histological evaluation).

Normal Result: Normal tissue architecture without evidence of malignancy or disease.

Abnormal Findings:

Malignant cells: Confirms cancer diagnosis.

Inflammatory changes: Suggests infection, autoimmune disease, or chronic inflammation.

Degenerative changes: Indicates localized pathology.

Clinical Use:

Provides a minimally invasive diagnostic tool.

Helps determine need for further biopsy or surgical intervention.

Guides early treatment decisions in oncology and pathology practice.