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Fine Needle Aspiration

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Aspiration Biopsy, FNA, Breast, Thyroid, Lymph Node, Salivary Gland, Axilla, Neck, Soft Tissue, Lung, Liver, FNA, Non-Gynaecological, Non-Gynecological
Laboratory	Anatomical Pathology
Sub-section	Cytopathology
Specimen Type	Fine Needle Aspiration
Test Code	MED

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Pre-filled tube of CytoLyt Collection Fluid (which may be obtained in the Cytology Lab)
NOTE: If lymphoma is suspected SAMPLE MUST BE RECEIVED FRESH (NO FIXATIVE)
Please use a Universal sterile collection container

Collection Containers – Tube Types

Collection Requirements

Use standard technique to obtain fluid from the site.
Transfer to a container and secure the lid to prevent leakage.
Indicate on the Cytology form/ requisition the specimen site/body site/collection method/laterality

Storage / Shipment Details

Deliver as soon as possible after collection by Service Assistant/porter or pnematic tube to the Cyology Wet Lab room 6-100-10 on the 6th Floor.
After hours delivery by Service Assistant/porter to the "After Hours" refrigerator located near the patient elevators.

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

ThinPrep/T5000

Test Availability

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 4 pm

Routine Turnaround Time

2 days

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 Ext. 6080 or 4496

Special Instructions

For Core biopsies, please see the Surgical Pathology and Flow Cytometry collection instructions (click link below).
Surgical Pathology biopsy protocol
Surgical Pathology lymphoma protocol

If Flow Cytometry is required please see Flow Cytometry instructions (click link below).
Flow Cytometry Non-Blood Phenotyping