FNAC Test in Gaur City, Greater Noida West, by a Female Pathologist
Found a lump in the breast, neck or underarm? FNAC (Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology) is a quick, simple test that helps your doctor find out what the lump is. At Index Path Labs, Gaur City 1, FNAC is performed and reported by Dr. Ayesha K, our female pathologist.
FNAC by Dr. Ayesha K
MBBS, DCP, DNB (Pathology)
- Director & Chief PathologistIndex Path Labs, Aarza Square 2, Gaur City 1
- Consultant HaematologistLaboratory Department, Fortis Hospital, Sector 62, Noida
- Female pathologist
- 10+ years of experience
- Delhi Medical Council Reg. No. 56392
What Is FNAC?
FNAC stands for Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology. The doctor uses a very thin needle, similar to the one used for a blood test, to draw out a few cells from a lump. These cells are spread on glass slides, stained, and examined under a microscope by the pathologist.
It needs no cut and no stitches, and most people go home or back to work straight after.
When Do Doctors Advise FNAC?
Breast Lump
To check a lump found on self-examination, by your doctor, or on an ultrasound or mammogram.
Thyroid Nodule
To study a swelling in the front of the neck, often after a thyroid ultrasound.
Lymph Node
To check enlarged glands in the neck, armpit or groin that have not settled down.
Other Swellings and Cysts
For lumps under the skin and fluid-filled cysts elsewhere on the body.
Breast FNAC by a Female Doctor
A breast examination can feel uncomfortable, and many women prefer that it is done by a woman. At our lab, breast FNAC is performed by Dr. Ayesha K herself. Women from Gaur City, Greater Noida West (Noida West), Noida Extension, Greater Noida and Noida can have the test close to home without a hospital visit.
Most breast lumps turn out to be non-cancerous, such as fibroadenomas or cysts. FNAC helps your doctor know which kind of lump it is, so you can plan the next step calmly.
How FNAC Is Done
- Review: the doctor reads your prescription and scan reports and examines the lump.
- Cleaning: the skin is cleaned with an antiseptic.
- Sampling: a fine needle is passed into the lump, usually 2 to 3 times, to collect cells. It takes a few minutes.
- Care: gentle pressure and a small dressing are applied. You can go home right away.
- Report: the slides are stained and examined by Dr. Ayesha K, and your signed report is shared with you.
How to Prepare
- Bring your doctor’s prescription and any ultrasound, mammogram or earlier reports.
- Tell us if you take blood thinners such as aspirin or clopidogrel. Do not stop any medicine without asking your doctor.
- No fasting is needed. Eat normally.
- For breast or underarm FNAC, wear a two-piece outfit so you only need to remove your top.
- Call us before you come so we can book your FNAC slot at Index Path Labs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FNAC painful?
Most people feel only a brief prick and mild pressure, similar to giving a blood sample. Some tenderness or a small bruise may last a day or two.
Does being advised FNAC mean I have cancer?
No. FNAC is a routine way to find out what a lump is, and many lumps turn out to be harmless. Your doctor will explain your result.
Do I need a doctor’s prescription?
Yes, please bring a prescription from your treating doctor, along with any scan reports. This helps the pathologist sample the right area.
Can every lump be tested by FNAC at the lab?
FNAC at our lab is suitable for lumps that can be felt. Very deep lumps or lumps seen only on a scan may need ultrasound-guided sampling. Call us with your reports and we will advise you.
Is FNAC the final answer?
FNAC gives useful information quickly, but sometimes the sample is not enough or the result is not conclusive. Your doctor may then advise a repeat FNAC or a biopsy.
Book Your FNAC at Index Path Labs
Index Path Labs, Shop 314, 3rd Floor, Aarza Square 2, Gaur City 1, Greater Noida West. Call to book a time, or book FNAC online.
This page is for general information. FNAC results support, but do not replace, diagnosis and treatment advice from your treating doctor. Index Path Labs is an independent laboratory and is not affiliated with Fortis Hospital.