VLD 421: Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnosis-II (0+1)

INTRODUCTION - BIOPSY

Definition

• Biopsy means examination of a tissue specimen taken from a living animal.

Objective

• To identify cells in inflammatory condition
• To diagnose neoplasms
• To carryout biochemical and clinical investigations of parenchymatous organs

Methods

• The most commonly used methods for tissue procurement are 
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy 
  • Punch biopsy 
  • Incisional biopsy
  • Excisional biopsy