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Please note that:

i. The request form should be filled legibly, complete with the relevant clinical
history and findings. Every request form must be accompanied by patient
consent form.
ii. Whenever there is more than one lump or swelling present, the clinician should CYTOLOGY
indicate which lump/s or swelling/s to be aspirated.
iii. There is no indication for FNAC in multinodular goiter or diffuse goiter.
iv. Vascular lesions or those of vascular origin are not suitable for FNAC.
v. FNAC for deep seated lesions are performed by radiologist under radiological
guidance on appointment basis.
vi. TAT for FNAC is 14 working days. TAT for urgent cases is 3 working days.

5.0 DESPATCH OF RESULT

a. All results will be despatched directly to the clinics.
b. For ward cases, staff concerned should look for the results in the respective
clinics.
c. Results for District Hospitals and Health Centres will be mailed directly.

6.0 SERVICE AFTER OFFICE HOUR

Specimen for cytological examination is NOT processed after office hour.
Specimen collected outside officer hours should be refrigerated at 2°C - 8°C before
despatched to the cytology laboratory the next day. Refrigeration helps preserving the
cell. DO NOT FREEZE SPECIMEN.

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