Skin Biopsy

[Caramia64]

Can anyone give me an indication how long a skin biopsy result takes, its been a month or more since I had it done and still no result, meanwhile my rash has flared up again !

[Georgie-girl]

Was it a skin biopsy to see what the rash is or a skin biopsy for a small fibre test? I had a skin biopsy for a small fibre test and it took over a month to come back as they test it for all manner of things which can take some time. It's possible the referring doctor has the results and is waiting to see you at your follow up appointment so maybe a call to his secretary might be worthwhile to ask if they have the result yet?

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Caramia64 in reply to Georgie-girl]

hi thank you for response , is to see what the rash is as the GP suspects its lupus

[Wendy39]

Hello. I had a punch hole biopsy taken of the back/nape of my neck in January this year. Apparently the fluorescent lamp tests for lupus take about 3 weeks. However, I didn't get to see a Dermy to discuss the test results until May. Good luck.

[Caramia64]

hi thank you for your reply, was it your GP or dermatologist who requested the biopsy, I am hoping that as it was my Gp who did it, it should go back to him ?

[Wendy39 in reply to Caramia64]

My Dermy had requested them. But my Rheumy and GP also had results sent to them. As all computerised they could all access it. Hope that helps.

[Wendy39 in reply to Wendy39]

I should have said, they were all in the same health board and so could access them. I know in Wales because of a tecent experience they cannot access them if they aren't in the same health board.

[Cas70]

It can take a while - agree with Georgiegirl, make that call - they really are under pressure of work , so keep plugging away. I called and a lovely nurse rang me eventually to save me waiting. The Consultant didn't see me for 2 more months so keep calling. Good luck

[Caramia64]

have been phoning up every 2-3 days , will try again tomorrow , just want the results ready for hospital appointments next week so all info is at hand !

[Caramia64]

just an update, my skin biopsy is indicative of lupus but because its on my back it has been sent now to 4 lupus specialist centres for further investigation! My rheumatologist also believes I have lupus , had bloods done to check for antibodies. If positive I will be started on hydroxychloroquinine. Also had an appointment with optician who says I have dry eyes which rheumy says is sjogrens . Had neurologist too last week ( all appointments in 1 week) who is organising an MRI as querying MS or lupus attacking my central nervous system. How long will I have to wait for that though !! At least a huge step forward towards a definitive diagnosis finally!!