Modality

FNAC

Location

Dept. of Cytopathology, 5th Floor, Annexe Building

Test Name

CT guided FNA / biopsy imprint smears with adequacy test by cytologists

Test Code

F421

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Smears

Quantity Required

2 smears (1 wet fixed + 1 air dried)

Type of Container

Coplin jar with fixative

Method Used

Smears prepared, adequacy checked, PAP + MGG staining and microscopic examination

Collection Instruction

As per clinician

Patient Instruction

As per clinician

Transport Instruction

Immediate

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 04.30 pm and Saturday 9.30 am to 1.30pm.

Turn Around Time

Within 24-72 hr (Excluding Holidays)

Time for Additional Examination

Not applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

Not applicable

Resource Person for Report Status

 Lab Manager/HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4397

Test Schedule

Monday to Saturday

Use

Cytopathological Diagnosis