My pet had a bump removed. Why do biopsy results take so long?

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She had a bump removed & i just paid for it to be sent off. They said they’ll send it off next week & we’ll get the results back in a couple of weeks. My mom took my money for me so I wasn’t there to ask questions. Why would it take that long? Is it probably because I live in a hardly known small town so it would have to be sent far? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for uisng Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! How far away you live from the laboratory could be a reason but usually once it arrives to the laboratory it takes an average of 5-7 days. You can always have your veterinarian expedite it. Hoping for something benign! Have a good day!!!

My pet had a bump removed. Why do biopsy results take so long?

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