Do you provide ultrasound-guided sampling for cytology or fine needle aspirates?

Yes. When indicated, we can perform ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirates (FNA) or biopsies to obtain tissue or cell samples for further diagnostic testing.

Cytology involves collecting cells using a fine needle and examining them under a microscope. This is minimally invasive and provides rapid preliminary information about the nature of a mass or organ change—whether it is inflammatory, infectious, or potentially neoplastic.

A fine needle aspirate (FNA) is performed using a thin needle, often without the need for general anesthesia, to collect a small number of cells from an organ or lesion. This is useful for screening and staging, particularly in cases involving the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, or abdominal masses.