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| Organization: | 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 can provide assistance in the collection of fine needle aspirates. Patients may also be refered to a Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic for superficial lesions. Deep seated lesions must be referred to diagnostic imaging services. | ||||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB13 | ||||||||
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| Specimen Type: | Aspirate | ||||||||
| Test Resources: | Calgary Non-Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition
Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic Patient Referral Form (Calgary Zone Form # REQ9044FNA) Patient Instructions - Appointments for Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic - Calgary Central Non-Gynecological Cytology Requisition Edmonton Nongynecologic Cytopathology Requisition South Non-Gynecological Cytology Request | ||||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Calgary Zone: Pathologist Performing FNA: Clinic Hours bi-weekly Fridays 1300-1600 hours
Edmonton: Pathologist Performing FNA: Clinic Hours Wednesday to Friday 0800-1600 hours North Zone: Technologist assisted: Monday to Friday South Zone: Technologist assisted: Monday to Friday; Pathologist assisted: Wednesday 1000-1100 hours | ||||||||
| Testing Area: | Cytopathology | ||||||||
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| 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: Technologist 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 1-403-407-8947. 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 1-403-407-3000. To arrange service outside clinic hours, consultation with a Cytopathologist is required. Call 1-403-407-8940. North Zone: Technologist assisted: Pre-booking through Anatomical Pathology is required. Call 1-780-538-7430. A Technologist must be available at the time of the procedure. If the procedure is cancelled or delayed, please notify the Anatomical Pathology department. Cytotechnologist will attend FNA, prepare slides and assess sample for adequacy. South Zone: Technologist assisted: Pre-booking through Central Booking is required. Call 1-403-388-6205 for Chinook Regional Hospital (CHR) or 1-403-502-8620 ext 3 for Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH). A Technologist must be available at the time of the procedure. If the procedure is cancelled or delayed, please notify the Cytology(CRH)/Histopathology(MHRH) department. CHR: Cytotechnologist will attend FNA, prepare slides and assess sample for adequacy. MHRH: Laboratory Assistant will attend FNA and prepare slides. Pathologist assisted: Chinook Regional Hospital only: Procedure must be booked with the Cytology Department at 1-403-388-6162. Pathologist will perform the FNA in Day Procedures. Information required at time of booking: Full name of patient Health Care Number Date of Birth Patient Phone Number Referring Physician Location of Lesion The Physician office is responsible for providing all relevant clinical information by fax at 1-403-388-6067. Aspirates will not be performed if this information has not been provided. | ||||||||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, December 23, 2022 | ||||||||
