No tissues sent to pathology

What does "No tissues sent to pathology" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"No tissues sent to pathology" means that no samples of body tissue were sent to a special department in the hospital that studies diseases. This department, called pathology, uses these samples to help diagnose illnesses. The phrase is often used in medical reports to indicate that no tissue was removed for further examination during a procedure or surgery.

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