Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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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 must 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:

Calgary Zone: PLC Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Fridays 1300-1600 hours

Edmonton:
UAH MLA assisted FNA: Monday to Friday 0800-1600 hours
UAH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Thursday 0900-1100 hours
GNH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: Wednesday 0800-1600 hours

Central Zone: RDRH Pathologist Performing FNA Clinic: bi-weekly Mondays 1200-1600 hours

North Zone: GPRH MLA assisted: FNA: Monday to Friday

South Zone: CRH Technologist assisted FNA: Monday to Friday

Testing Area:

Cytopathology

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Peter Lougheed Centre
Edmonton Zone	Grey Nuns Hospital University of Alberta Hospital
Central Zone:	Red Deer Regional Hospital
North Zone	Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Calgary Zone:
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.

Edmonton:
MLA assisted:
University of Alberta Hospital:
Laboratory personnel will provide collection assistance at the time of the procedure. Prior booking with the laboratory is required. Call 1-780-407-8947.

Pathologist assisted:
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.

Pathologist assisted:
FNA Clinic Grey Nuns Hospital:
Refer patients through Connect Care or Alberta Referral Directory to the Out-Patient department who will contact the patient to book the appointment.

Central Zone:
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.

North Zone:
MLA assisted:
Pre-bookings are done by the department requesting the FNA electronically. Contact GPRH Laboratory Pre-analytical Department at 1-825-412-4330 extension 5. When lab is required in the room, provide approximate time for lab staff to arrive.
An MLA must be available at the time of the procedure and will prepare slides. If the procedure is cancelled or delayed, please notify the Pre-Analytics department.

South Zone:
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, March 6, 2025