How is FNAC performed?
First the doctor will ask you some questions about the lump: where it is, how and when you first became aware of it, and if you’ve noticed any changes in it. Next, the doctor will feel the lump. Before the actual biopsy is performed the doctor will give you an opportunity to ask any questions or express any concerns you might have about the procedure. After all your questions and concerns have been addressed, the actual procedure will begin. Holding the lump with one hand, the doctor will precisely sample the lump with a thin needle held in a needle holder, which provides greater control. Usually, 2 to 3 samples will be required from the lump to provide an accurate diagnosis. The lump or mass to be aspirated is fixed between the fingers. The needle is gently pricked into the lump and more slowly in different direction and this procedure should not be performed for more than 20-40 seconds. The needle is taken out before blood is seen in it. How long will it take? Each sample will only t
