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Integument System Overview - Q – Common Diagnostic Test& Procedure & A – Meanin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| biopsy (Bx) (Fig. 3-16) | removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination |
| excisional biopsy | removal of an entire lesion |
| incisional biopsy | removal of a selected portion of a lesion |
| shave biopsy | a technique using a surgical blade to “shave” tissue from the epidermis and upper dermis |
| culture and sensitivity (C&S) | a technique of isolating and growing colonies of microorganisms to identify a pathogen and to determine which drugs might be effective for combating the infection it has caused |
| frozen section (FS) | a surgical technique that involves cutting a thin piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologic examination |
| skin tests | methods for determining the reaction of the body to a given substance by applying it to, or injecting it into, the skin; commonly used in treating allergies |
| scratch test | a test in which a substance is applied to the skin through a scratch |
| patch test | a test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth |
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