Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology is the abbreviation for Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology. The FNAC test is a simple, rapid, and low-cost test used to assess a specific condition or body region. It involves aspirating cells from a particular region of the body using a fine gauge needle. The sample is then sent to the lab, where it is examined under a microscope through several processes. This test is quite helpful in diagnosing inflammatory diseases and malignancies of varying types. This technique is commonly used for examination of the breast, kidney, liver, lungs, prostate, pancreas, salivary glands, retroperitoneum, and lymph nodes.
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A biopsy is mostly a surgical procedure of removing a part of the body tissue to examine in the laboratory for any abnormality. FNAC is a simple form of biopsy that is less traumatic and requires only a sample of cells aspirated with the help of a syringe. As there are only limited cells collected in FNAC, sometimes your physician may advise a surgical biopsy.
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The test report tells about any abnormality in the cells from your sample. The test reports clearly indicate if your sample consists of benign tumour cells (non-cancerous) or malignant tumour cells (cancerous). If the test is deemed inconclusive, your doctor might recommend another test or surgical biopsy for further diagnosis.
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What does the FNAC Test Used For ?
Fine needle aspiration cytology helps in the diagnosis of breast cancer as well as the testing of swellings for lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tuberculosis, Toxoplasmosis, granulomatous lymphadenitis, and other diseases. Furthermore, it can be used to investigate cytological abnormalities in patients. It can be used in assessing cysts, lymph nodes and other solid lumps in the body.
Why should I do the FNAC Test ?
You may need an FNAC test if a bulge or swelling is observed in superficial parts of the body, such as the breast or neck, to assess whether the swelling is cancer. Thyroid, salivary gland, and lymph node disorders are also tested with this method. Your doctor may also advise an FNAC test for the cytological evaluation of a body mass.
How is the FNAC Test Done ?
The location of the tissue mass, superficial or deep, will determine whether local anaesthesia is required. After the sanitiser has been applied, place a sterile towel over the area. A needle is inserted in the appropriate location, and a small amount of the tissue is aspirated. This sample is then submitted to the lab for evaluation. At Maurya Labs the test is reported by our highly qualified pathologists Dr Anurag Mohan and his team.
How often should CBC Test be Done ?
CBC test alone is not required to be done on any particular interval of time. However, a complete health checkup or a full body check up should be done regularly. It is advised that people less than 40 years of age should get the whole body check up done once a year whereas those above 40 years of age should get it done once every six months. CBC test is part of all the health packages at Maurya Labs, Purnea, Bihar.
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