Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
Also referred as
FNAC
For men & women
Earliest reports in
72 hours
Contains
1 test
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a diagnostic procedure to examine lesions or lumps inside the body observed by touch or during a scan. During this procedure a needle is inserted into the particular body part under investigation and fluid is collected from the site. The injection sites mostly involve breasts, liver, kidney, lungs, prostrate, pancreas, lymph nodes etc. This technique is used to detect tumors in different parts of the body. It is also used to examine any kind of cysts found in the body.
This technique involves minimum invasion and mild or no pain.
It is believed to be accurate, quick and mitigates the panic for the patient.
Samples required
FNAC
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Test Information is reviewed by: Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand), MBBS, MD Lab Medicine and written by Dr. Lipika Khurana, BDS, PGDHHM . The test details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any test. Last updated on: 30th Jul 2026
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Contains 1 test
Report delivery
Standard time
72 hrs
For slots after 11 AM, report will be delivered in 72 hours.
Samples required
FNAC
Preparations
1
Informed consent is required.
Why is this test booked?
1
To diagnose various tumours if lumps are found under the skin. Thyroid glands, breasts and lymph nodes in the neck, groin or armpit are the common areas for fine needle aspiration.
2
To assess cysts (fluid filled), lymph nodes, solid lumps that are felt by examination or seen in an X-ray, CT scan or MRI scan
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Other than sample collection, our phlebos are also skilled in first aid, ECG & BP monitoring
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