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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

The laboratory tests of basal cell carcinoma consist of a biopsy and visualization of its histological findings.

A skin biopsy can prove the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma. An excisional or punch biopsy can visualize the depth of the tumor.

The algorithm below demonstrates a biopsy protocol for patients with a suspected lesion^[1].