Ormiston Hospital Paediatric Surgery / Endoscopy

Postal Address

PO Box 38921
Howick
Auckland 2145

Contact Details

Phone (09) 250 1157
Fax (09) 926 5809
Email enquiries@ormistonhospital.co.nz

Skin Biopsy

Shave Biopsy: the top layers of skin in the area being investigated are shaved off with a scalpel (surgical knife) for investigation under a microscope.
 
Punch Biopsy: a small cylindrical core of tissue is taken from the area being investigated for examination under a microscope.
 
Excision Biopsy: all of the lesion or area being investigated is cut out with a scalpel for examination under a microscope.
 
Incision Biopsy: part of the lesion is cut out with a scalpel for examination under a microscope.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/paediatrics/ormiston-hospital-paediatric-surgery-endoscopy/