Waiting for a biopsy test result is an anxious time for your patients. In Sweden, the stipulated time for receiving the diagnosis after a prostate biopsy is 11 days. In 2021, only 11% of all patients got their results within that time. 39% had to wait for more than 3 weeks (see https://statistik.incanet.se/npcr/ for more information).
Additionally, the diagnosis may further vary depending on which lab has handled the samples, and which pathologist has created the report.
Additionally, the diagnosis may further vary depending on which lab has handled the samples, and which pathologist has created the report.