At some point in your life, you might notice something different about your skin, such as a difference in texture, colour, or maybe a growth or a lump. This can be worrying. This is called a skin lesion. To help with diagnosis, your doctor may take a biopsy, where a small sample is removed for testing.
Click the link below to watch our animation video, to find out more about what happens when your tissue sample arrives at the lab, and how it’s analysed for your diagnosis!
What’s a biopsy? Watch our animation
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