Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology |
Ordering information: | A Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) attendance service is provided – prior booking is essential (9895 3477). Cytologists are on site from 9am to 4:00pm at BHH to assist in slide preparation and interpretation. After hours contact the on-call pathologist.
Cerner orderable: Cytology Fine Needle Aspirate
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Alternate names: | Aspiration biopsy, EBUS, EUS, FNA, FNAC, ROSE, TBNA |
Laboratory: | Cytopathology |
Test Code: | FNA, FNA2, FNACC, FNA2CC |
Specimen types: | Aspirate |
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Collection Instructions: | A combination of air dried and wet fixed (spray fixed) monolayered smears is suggested for routine diagnostic purposes.
Spray fixative, slides and slide holders are available from pathology by calling 53477.
Needle rinse for cell block requires RPMI. |
Result Turnaround Time: | 72 hours |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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