Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
FNAC means fine needle aspiration cytology. A fine bore thin needle is used to aspirate cells from tumour/swelling and diagnosis is made looking at the characteristics of the cell; which is precisely study of cells/cytology. FNAC procedures are performed at Parikshan by skilled professionals & adequacy of the sample is tested on table. FNAC is highly effective in providing rapid diagnosis of breast, thyroid & lymph node lesions among others. FNAC is minimally invasive and safe procedure which takes maximum 5-10 minutes to be performed. After the procedure, material collected from the lump/swelling is spread on the slides and examined under the microscope with special staining techniques. The cell morphology is examined in detail and diagnosis is given so that further medical and surgical decisions can be made
List of FNAC Procedures:
- Thyroid
- Lymph Node
- Breast Tumors
- Neck swellings
- Salivary gland/parotid gland swelling
How to Prepare for FNAC Test?
- Instructions for preparation will be shared at the time of appointment, depending on the test prescribed
- Carry your Doctor’s prescription with you on the day of test
- If previous Ultrasound Reports available bring it, on the day of test
For further information, please email to our support team at info@starkdiagnostics.in