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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Non-Gynecological Cytology; (Synonyms: Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic, Fine Needle Aspiration Requests) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | The Cytopathology laboratory of Alberta Precision Laboratories can provide assistance in the collection of fine needle aspirates. Patients may also be referred to a Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic for superficial lesions. Deep seated lesions may be referred to Diagnostic Imaging services. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB13 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Aspirate | ||
| Test Resources: | Non-Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition
Laboratory Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic Patient Referral Patient Instructions - Appointments for Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic - Calgary Patient Instructions – Appointments for Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic – Central Zone Fine Needle Aspiration Post Care Patient Instructions | ||
| Testing Schedule: | PLC Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Fridays 1300-1600 hours
UAH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Thursday 0900-1100 hours GNH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Wednesday 0800-1600 hours RDRH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: bi-weekly Mondays 1200-1600 hours | ||
| Testing Area: | Cytopathology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Grand Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) Grey Nuns Hospital (GNH) Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC): Calgary Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic is located at the Specialty Clinic 2 near the west entrance of the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC), Out-Patient Clinics Department. Referrals from physicians to perform diagnostic FNA procedures on their patients with palpable/superficial lesions ("lumps & bumps") are accepted. Examples of these lesions include cysts and nodules in the head and neck area, salivary gland, breast, lymph nodes, and other superficial lesions. Cytopathologists perform the procedure. An on-site assessment of the specimen is performed to ensure a satisfactory specimen is obtained during the patient visit. Complete all required information on the Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic Patient Referral Form, including patient contact information, and fax to 1-403-770-3319. Provide the patient with the Patient Instructions – Appointments for Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic – Calgary. The FNA Clinic will contact the patient to book the appointment. University of Alberta Hospital (UAH): FNA Clinic University of Alberta Hospital: Pathologist available on-site to perform aspirates on superficial lesions. Prior booking with the laboratory is required. Call 1-780-407-7484, press Option 3, then 1, then 2. FNA Clinic Grey Nuns Hospital (GNH): Refer patients through Connect Care or Alberta Referral Directory to the Out-Patient department who will contact the patient to book the appointment. Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH): Red Deer Regional Hospital Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic is located in the Laboratory on the lower level of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Referrals from physicians to perform diagnostic FNA procedures on their patients with palpable/superficial lesions ("lumps & bumps") are accepted. Examples of these lesions include cysts and nodules in the head and neck area, salivary gland, lymph nodes, and other superficial lesions. Cytopathologists perform the procedure. An on-site assessment of the specimen is performed to ensure a satisfactory specimen is obtained during the patient visit. Complete all required information on the Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic Patient Referral Form, including patient contact information, and e-mail to path.centralzone@albertahealthservices.ca. Provide the patient with the Patient Instructions – Appointments for Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic – Central Zone. The FNA Clinic will contact the patient to book the appointment. Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Technologist assisted: Pre-booking through Diagnostic Imaging is required. A Technologist must be available at the time of the procedure. If the procedure is cancelled or delayed, please notify the Anatomic Pathology department. Cytotechnologist will attend FNA, prepare slides and assess sample for adequacy. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ||
