You are allowed by law to receive a copy of your pathology report. But you should expect the report to contain highly technical medical terms. Ask your doctor to explain the results in the pathology report and what they mean.
Different pathologists use different words to describe the same things. But most pathology reports include the sections discussed below. This section describes the tissue sample or tumor as seen with the naked eye. This includes the general color, weight, size, and consistency.
This is the most technical section of the report. It describes what the cancer cells look like when viewed under a microscope. There are several factors noted in this section that affect diagnosis and treatment. Whether the cancer is invasive. Invasive tumors can spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis. Although noninvasive tumors do not spread, they may grow or develop into an invasive tumor in the future. For invasive tumors, it is important for the pathologist to note how much the tumor has grown into nearby healthy tissue.
Grade describes how the cancer cells look compared with healthy cells. In general, the pathologist is looking for differences in the size, shape, and staining features of the cells. A tumor with cells that look more like healthy cells is called "low grade" or "well differentiated. There are different methods used to assign a cancer grade for different types of cancers. Learn more about grading for specific cancer types. How quickly cells are dividing, mitotic rate.
The pathologist usually notes how many cells are dividing. This is called the mitotic rate. Tumors with fewer dividing cells are usually low grade. Tumor margin. Another important factor is whether there are cancer cells at the margins, or edges, of the biopsy sample. This means that it is likely that cancerous cells are still in the body. Lymph nodes. The pathologist will also note whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or other organs.
Lymph nodes are tiny, bean-shaped organs that help fight disease. A tumor that has grown into blood or lymph vessels is more likely to have spread elsewhere. If the pathologist sees this, he or she will include it in the report. This system uses 3 factors:. For more information, please visit www. If you would like any further information on privacy and security of MyHR, please visit the Government site:.
My Health Record. The best way to ensure all your results are continually uploaded to MyHR is to confirm your doctor is using electronic requesting. The second option is for you to submit a request to our practice for a copy of your pathology tests results to be sent to MyHR.
Please contact us by emailing the Lab Results Team. You will need to request this every time you have a test if your doctor does not use electronic requesting. Yes, your pathology test results will always be sent to your referring doctor and any other doctor that you or your referring doctor has requested a copy of the results. Following completion of your pathology testing, your results will be uploaded to MyHR. From this time your results will be available for healthcare providers to view your results.
MyHR places a 7 day delay on individuals being able to view their pathology reports. Your pathology test results will only be uploaded to MyHR if you have not withdrawn your consent at the time of referral. Your results will be available for healthcare providers to view.
Some tests can take longer than 1 week to be completed, and will not be uploaded until that testing is complete. MyHR matches your pathology test results to your individual MyHR based on key personal information such as full name, date of birth, Medicare number and address.
Understanding Pathology Reports A pathology report is a detailed written explanation or description of test results that becomes a permanent part of your medical record.
Your doctor will use this information to manage your disease and create a treatment plan. Receiving and Understanding The Results of Your Pathology Report The pathology report may be ready in as soon as two or three days after the biopsy is taken.
Pathology reports are written in technical language using many medical terms.
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