Fine Needle Aspiration collected by Pathologist/Radiologist (Cytology)
FNA
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FNA cellphone: 021 240 7502. FNA hours are 0830-1430hrs Monday – Friday. Please do not book cases outside these hours. (Cytology enquiries 98456). All non-booked FNA’s must be discussed with the pathologist / registrar rostered for FNA’s for that day. ( Contacted via dedicated FNA cellphone). These outpatient FNA’s will then be allocated a time on our outpatient list held on as per pathologist/registrars availability. Procedure is performed at Lab Tests, Reception A, Meade Clinical Centre.As a guide, it is recommended that FNA’s of thyroid lesions, neck lesions ( including anterior triangle masses ) and small lymph nodes be performed under image guidance and should therefore be booked through radiology.If a request form does not accompany the patient, and has not been faxed to the Cytology Department (fax 96455), the FNA cannot be performed.Medical staff other than pathologists and radiologists collecting FNA’s are reminded of the Laboratory Policy for urgent samples, the lab must be contacted prior to the specimen being sent. In accordance with the Community Policy, FNA’s will not be performed on patients under the age of 15 years without special arrangement with the duty pathologist. Urgent cases outside the above hours will only be performed if the pathologist considers it appropriate. Weekend services are not available.
Cytology
Mon -Fri, 0700-1630
4 hrs - 5 days + 1-2 days if IP's required
Manual Technique
FNAP
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