1.   Eighteen patients had a skin biopsy or had a lesion removed, but no tests other than the usual histological examination were necessary.

2.   A final diagnosis hinges on skin biopsies which must be cul tured for weeks.

3.   Although a skin biopsy showed no evidence of rejection last week, such a reaction can occur at any time.

4.   She added that various people around the city had had skin biopsies that were being analyzed, but she would not elaborate.

5.   They said they were awaiting results of a skin biopsy.

6.   A veterinarian performs a routine skin biopsy, immerses the sample in a special transport medium and sends it to the gene bank.

7.   Researchers also said a skin biopsy is the new means of detecting the virus.

8.   Skin biopsy reveals restoration of the elastin content in the treated areas.