In this section
The Diagnostic Cytopathology team in collaboration with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has produced a series of short videos explaining how best to obtain, prepare and transport a Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology sample.
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Procedure for obtaining a non-gynaecological cytology sample by Fine Needle Aspiration
- Consultation and completion of request card (4.29)
- Performing an FNA under ultrasound guidance (1.31)
Performing Fine Needle Aspiration without Biomedical Scientist assistance
- Introduction (0.36)
- Equipment (1.32)
- Preparation for FNA (1.16)
- Preparation of FNA spreads with attending Biomedical Scientist (2.21)
- Transport of sample (0.49)
- Performing FNA without Biomedical Scientist assistance (0.49)
Performing Fine Needle Aspiration with Biomedical Scientist assistance
- Introduction (0.36)
- Equipment (1.32)
- Preparation for FNA (1.16)
- Preparation of FNA spreads with attending Biomedical Scientist (2.21)
- Rapid staining of air dried spread (1.29)
- Transport of sample (0.49)
(Last reviewed March 2024)