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Other diagnostic puncture and aspiration: Diagnostic (percutaneous) puncture of ovary

A sample has been taken from your ovary with a needle.

The ovaries are part of the female genitals. There are 2 ovaries, one on each side. The ovaries sit low down in the abdomen.

The sample taken can be tissue or fluid. It can then be examined in the laboratory.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).