Cellular Pathology: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology – UCLH

There are a number of FNA clinics held weekly within the Trust for a variety of specialties including breast, thyroid, head and neck and lymph nodes. The clinics are not attended by laboratory staff, and samples must be delivered directly to the department for same day reporting.

Cytology samples that do not reach the laboratory within working hours or have missed the last collection must be stored in the refrigerator at 4–8°C.