Cytology - Fine Needle Aspirate

Test Code
Cytology-FNA


Alias/See Also
FNA
Fine Needle Aspirate - Cytology


Instructions
Submit Fine Needle Aspirate smears on slides fixed in 70-95% ethanol/needle rinse in Cytolyt fixative.


Specimen Stability
Refer to the Cytology Laboratory's information regarding the Submission of Specimens for specific details.


Methodology
Microscopic Examination

Setup Schedule
M - F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 3 working days


Performing Laboratory
Performed in the West Roxbury Cytopathology Laboratory
 


Last Updated: March 22, 2023


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