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Vulva Biopsy

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I've recently had a biopsy and I still haven't heard about the result . GP referred me as she was sure I have lichen sclerosus but couldn't rule out precancerous cells or cancer hence the biopsy . The nurse I saw said she would only do biopsy if she felt it was necessary . As such I'm a bit anxious . I have phoned hospital and left voice mail and also called GP but they have heard nothing . Timescales were very vague . Does anyone know how long in NHS Glasgow it takes to get results ? 

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  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are going through this, waiting for results is very difficult.

    It is not unusual for biopsy results to take 4-6 weeks. If it has been longer than this do contact your GP again.

    Sometimes cells do need to be reviewed and reported by different people, or sent to other laboratories for investigation.

    We have more information on VIN, a vulval skin condition which the doctors may have wanted to check for.

    Take care and if you want to talk to the nurses call 0808 800 4040, lines open mon-fri 9-5.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are going through this, waiting for results is very difficult.

    It is not unusual for biopsy results to take 4-6 weeks. If it has been longer than this do contact your GP again.

    Sometimes cells do need to be reviewed and reported by different people, or sent to other laboratories for investigation.

    We have more information on VIN, a vulval skin condition which the doctors may have wanted to check for.

    Take care and if you want to talk to the nurses call 0808 800 4040, lines open mon-fri 9-5.

    Sarah.

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