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What is the needle test (fine needle aspiration)?

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What is the needle test (fine needle aspiration)?

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This test involves taking a sample of cells from a breast lump, using a fine needle. It is no more painful than a blood test and will not require a local anaesthetic. These cells are looked at in the laboratory What if a larger sample is needed? This can also be done in the clinic, but this test is not done on all patients. If it is required, the procedure will be explained to you in the clinic and a nurse will usually be with you in the room. A local anaesthetic will be used, and you will be able to go home straight afterwards. The results of this test take about a week to be processed in the laboratory. What if the lump is a cyst? These can be drained in the clinic, using a fine needle. A local anaesthetic will not be required and the procedure is no more painful than a blood test. If the cyst had been causing pain, the drainage will make you more comfortable. What about investigations in the x-ray department? These may be carried out on the same day (one stop clinic) or at a later d

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