Skip the wait and schedule your ER Reservation in under 2 mins! Text ‘ER Now’ to (256) 663-4599 to begin!
user-icon

Biopsy

To determine whether a growth is cancerous, a biopsy (tissue sample) is extracted for further testing. Biopsies are often used in diagnosing cancer when a mass is found during a screening exam.

Biopsy procedures are guided by imaging technology, and can be performed by:

  • Needle – Fine needle and core needle biopsies are used to extract cells or a small core of tissue.
  • Stereotactic – Computer and imaging technology are used to guide a needle to a precise spot where a tissue sample can be collected.
  • Open or surgical – A sample of the growth, or entire growth, is taken by making a small incision in the skin.

For further information contact us at 256-543-5200.