Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Fine needle aspirates - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells
Fine needle aspirates - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells
25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top
| Test | Fine needle aspirates - Cytology / assessment for malignant cells |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | FNA |
| Test type | Cytology |
| Sample type | Fine needle aspirates |
| Specimen Container Type | 25 ml Universal Container laboratory pre-filled with 15ml Cytology fixative - White Top |
| Sample Testing Amount | N/A |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 10 calendar days unless urgent request |
| Laboratory | Cytology, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) direct spread air-dried slide preparations: These should only be prepared by adequately trained members of staff and only in limited circumstances as material is wasted if thick preparations are made and are not suitable for assessment. To prepare the slides - aspirate material from the needle onto labelled glass slide(s) (before rinsing the needle in fixative as above), spread very thinly using a second slide, and rapidly air-dry by waving vigorously in the air. Urgent FNAs: The laboratory provides an immediate reporting service for direct spread FNA samples if required. The doctor requiring the service should phone York extension 6258 to request the number of the duty pathologist to agree this with. They should then send the sample to the laboratory. The request form must clearly state the telephone extension number for reporting. |
