Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Fine Needle Aspiration collected by Clincians ( Cytology)

Synonyms

Fine Needle Aspirate
FNA
FNA Thyroid
FNA Neck
Thyroid
Neck

External Price (excl. GST)

128.77

Adult Specimen

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 THURSDAYS. Only extremely urgent FNA’s will be performed outside of the Thursday list.▪ 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.

Pre Testing Requirements

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

4 hrs - 5 days + 1-2 days if IP's required

Method

Manual Technique

Registration Code

FNA

HL7 mapping code

$FNA