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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

Also known as FNAC
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Understanding Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology


What is Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology?

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.

What is Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology used for?

  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

 

 

 

Interpreting Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology results


Interpretations

The test results are given by observing the collected sample under a microscope.


Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology


Frequently Asked Questions about Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

Q. What do I expect after a fine needle aspiration?

The site at which the needle was inserted can get swollen and cause mild pain for a of couple days. Your doctor might suggest you to take a pain medication such as paracetamol.

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology test price for other cities


Price inGurgaonRs. 1440
Price inFaridabadRs. 1440
Price inGhaziabadRs. 1440
Price inGreater NoidaRs. 1440
Price inKalyanRs. 3200
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