: Rectal Pathology Biopsy Report
: A rectal pathology biopsy report describes the microscopic examination of tissue samples taken from the rectum to evaluate for disease, inflammation, or abnormal cells.
[": This report gives your care team a detailed view of the tissue so they can confirm or rule out a diagnosis and plan next steps."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 65755-1
- Short code
- Rectum Path Bx report
- Synonyms
- Rectum Path Bx report
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
: What This Test Is
: A rectal biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the lining of the rectum. The tissue is then examined under a microscope by a pathologist, a doctor who specializes in diagnosing disease from body tissues. The resulting pathology report summarizes those findings.
: Why It Is Done
: Your doctor may order a rectal biopsy to investigate symptoms such as rectal bleeding, persistent pain, chronic diarrhea, or changes in bowel habits. It can also help evaluate inflammatory bowel disease, infections, or suspicious growths seen during an exam or imaging.
: How the Sample Is Collected
: The biopsy is usually obtained during a procedure such as a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, or sometimes during a minor office exam. You may receive instructions to prepare your bowel beforehand. The tissue sample is sent to a laboratory, where it is processed, stained, and reviewed by the pathologist.
: Understanding the Report
: Pathology reports typically describe the appearance of the tissue, whether inflammation or abnormal cells are present, and an overall interpretation or diagnosis. Your doctor will review these findings with you and explain what they mean for your health and any recommended follow-up.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
: A rectal pathology biopsy helps distinguish among many possible causes of rectal symptoms, including inflammatory conditions, infections, and benign or malignant growths. Accurate interpretation guides treatment decisions and monitoring, though results should always be discussed with your clinician in the context of your symptoms and other tests.
Short name
: NONE
Frequently asked questions
: Does a rectal biopsy hurt?
: How long do results take?
: Can this report tell me if I have cancer?
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