Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) | Lahalak Medical Platform
A safe technique to aspirate cell samples from suspicious masses (thyroid, breast, lymph nodes) for microscopic analysis to determine if they are benign or malignant.
Prices starts from: 125 SAR
Scientific name: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
A minimally invasive diagnostic procedure in which a very fine needle (thinner than a blood draw needle) is inserted into a mass or suspicious lesion under ultrasound guidance or palpation, to withdraw (aspirate) a sample of cells and fluids. This sample is then spread on microscopic slides, stained, and examined by a pathologist (cytopathologist)...
Included Services
- Fine needle aspiration procedure (performed by a radiologist or surgeon).
- Preparation of microscope slides and staining.
- Cytological report (diagnosis) by pathologist.
- Health guidance and counseling based on the result.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- There is usually no need to fast, unless the doctor requests it depending on the location of the mass.
- Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, especially blood thinners (such as aspirin, warfarin).
- Sign the consent form after understanding the procedure and its risks.