Skin Conditions: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Skin Biopsy

    04/26/07, Healthwise

    A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope.

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  • Skin and Wound Cultures

    06/05/08, Healthwise

    A skin or wound culture is a test to find and identify germs (such as bacteria, a fungus, or a virus) that may be growing on the skin or in a wound. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is collected from the affected area and placed in

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