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FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)
Also known as: FNAC test, Fine needle aspiration cytology, Needle biopsy cytology
- FNAC Aspirate
- 2–5 days
- Home pickup
- No fasting needed
Clinical use cases
Why doctors order it- Evaluation of thyroid nodules, lymph nodes, breast lumps, and soft-tissue swellings
- Clinician-directed diagnostic aid to guide next steps
- May determine need for biopsy
- Minimally invasive clinician-performed sampling of a lump/nodule
- Provides cytology interpretation (cells) to guide diagnosis
- Often done under ultrasound guidance for accuracy when needed