The Ultrasound (USG) FNAC Lab Test is a medical diagnostic test done on a sample of tissue extracted from the human body. It involves the insertion of a needle into the suspicious mass to obtain a small number of cells. The cells are then prepared and viewed under a microscope. It is mostly used for aspiration from the breast, liver, lung, etc.T
The Ultrasound (USG) FNAC Lab Test is a type of biopsy procedure. In Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, a few cells of the lump are obtained by a needle. The sample is then prepared and viewed under a microscope. The test helps make an accurate diagnosis and determine whether the suspicious
Analytic Time:
It may take up to two weeks for the results to come in.
mass is cancerous or non-cancerous.
- Is the FNAC test painful?
Most patients that have undergoing the FNAC test experience mild to moderate pain during the procedure. No patients have reported severe pain so far.
- What are the risks associated with this test?
There are no significant risks associated with this test, except for mild redness, pain, and irritation at the injection site. However, if you experience any severe reactions, please contact your doctor immediately.
- Is biopsy and FNAC the same?
The two combined processes of sampling and biopsy are called FNAC. Biopsy is only a medical procedure which involves obtaining a small sample of an abnormal lump/mass.
- Does undergoing a FNAC test mean I have cancer?
Your doctor may ask you to get your FNAC test results if he/she observes any abnormal-looking mass. All lumps are not necessarily cancer. However, if you develop any abnormal or suspicious lump, please consult your doctor immediately and get it examined. While most masses are non-cancerous, some are cancerous; if left untreated, they may prove to be fatal.
- How long does the FNAC test take?
The test results usually take two weeks. The timing is mostly dependent on the laboratory you have given your sample to.
Please note that the results may take a longer or shorter duration.
When the Ultrasound (USG) FNAC Lab Test shows a positive finding, the treatment is given according to the results. You may be given some medicines to treat the abnormality, or you may require extensive therapy and a specialized treatment plan.
tested is necessary for ruling out the causes of any abnormalities, which may be resolved within a few hours or, in some serious cases, last for years and require life-long treatment.
Getting tested is essential for the following reasons:
- Helps you and your doctor diagnose various allergies, infections, auto-immune disorders, cancers, metabolic disorders, anemia, etc.
- Regular check-up
- Diagnose conditions before they progress and prove to be fatal
- Plan treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of given therapy