Pseudonyms
FNA, FNAB, Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy, TBNA, Trans Bronchial Needle Aspiration, EUS, Endoscopic ultrasound Fine Needle Aspirate, Cytology, Trans thoracic, FNAC, Cytopathology, ROSE
Collection Requirements
Fresh - Keep sample refrigerated.
Slides (Air-dried and/or fixed). Formalin.
FNA specimens for Rapid On-site Evaluation (ROSE) - See availabilities.
Tube Colour
Slides, Yellow Top Universal, 10% Neutral Buffered formalin, Coplin jars of 95% alcohol.
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
Anatomical PathologyAvailability
Weekdays Business Hours: Contact 03 9342 7752 for ROSE. Request Pathologist or Scientist attendance. Out of Hours: Contact On-Call Pathologist via RMH switch 03 93427000.
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
For collection advice contact Cytology 03 9342 7752.
Label glass slides in lead pencil with the patients name, UR No. and specimen type. Expel a drop of sample onto a slide and smear, air-dry rapidly or fix immediately in 95% alcohol, rinse remaining sample in saline or expel remaining sample into 10% NBF. Coplin jars of 95% alcohol are available, contact 03 9342 7853.
Test code: FNA