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Subject: The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases
Asked by: probonopublico-ga
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Posted: 31 Mar 2004 05:39 PST
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Question ID: 322925
I was given a blow-by-blow account of a Post Mortem the other day (and
I didn't faint once).

It has now occurred to me to enquire what happens when a specimen is sent to
the Lab for either an Autopsy or a Biopsy ...

Are the techniques different in some way and, if so, how?

Many thanks.
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Subject: Re: The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
From: s3com-ga on 31 Mar 2004 06:53 PST
 
Biopsy: will remove a VERY SMALL PEICE (or sample), even from a liver.
Autopsy: will remove any samples, even whole organs.

What is an Autopsy? 

An autopsy is a detailed form of medical inspection of the body,
performed by a Forensic Pathologist, to determine the presence, nature
and extent of any disease or damage in order to ascertain the cause of
death.

Samples of blood and tissue will be taken for analysis. In some cases,
the Coroner may require whole organs to be retained for a more
thorough examination or specialist testing. If this is necessary the
senior next of kin will be advised by the Coroner's office.


What is a  biopsy?	
A biopsy is a minor surgical procedure which involves making a small
incision to remove a sample of nerve, skin, muscle or tissue for
examination.


What is a liver biopsy?	
		
A liver biopsy is a medical procedure. Your doctor will remove a very
small piece (or sample) of your liver. Your liver sample will be sent
to a laboratory to be studied. You should not have to stay in the
hospital longer than four to six hours after the biopsy. A liver
biopsy is usually not painful. However, you will still need to avoid
certain kinds of physical activity for one to two weeks after the
biopsy so that your body can heal.

regards.
Subject: Re: The Differences in Technique between Autopsy & Biopsy
From: probonopublico-ga on 31 Mar 2004 07:56 PST
 
Hi, s3com, & Many Thanks!

You've answered my question PERFECTLY and, unfortunately, I am unable
to reward you with either (or both) of the conventional Google methods
EXCEPT

Possibly in future should you ever become a Researcher ...

Warmest regards

Bryan

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