Cytology & Histology

Fine Needle Aspirational Cytology

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Fine needle aspiration cytology is the most frequently used technique in cytology and is typically used to sample lumps found on the body. It involves using a thin, hollow needle to remove samples of tissue or fluid from an organ of the body or a lump found under the skin. Once the samples of cells have been removed, they are sent to the laboratory for further testing. Fine needle aspiration is usually done to identify the type of cells inside a lump or to see how well treatment of an existing lump is working. It is commonly used to investigate lumps found in the breast or thyroid gland but it can also be used in other parts of the body. It is a very useful way of detecting cancer.