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Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph node biopsy is a testing procedure that involves the removal of a lymph node or a section of the lymph node intended to be sent for microscopic analysis. The lymphatic system comprises of lymph nodes that are connected by lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are responsible for the production of white blood cells or lymphocytes that help in combating infections. The presence of an infection triggers the swelling up of the lymph nodes leading to increased white blood cells production which endeavor to ambush the organisms that are eliciting the infection. The lymph nodes additionally attempt at ensnaring cancer cells.
How the Test is conducted
The test procedure is carried out in the operation theater in a hospital or in an outpatient-basis surgical facility. The sample could be taken in the following [...]
October 8th, 2009 |
Tests And Procedures
