Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology or FNAC test in Pakistan is a specialized biopsy test that helps the medical practitioner to determine whether the lump in the neck or breast is cancerous or benign. This test is also helpful in diagnosing the illnesses of salivary glands, thyroid, or lymph nodes.
In this test, a fine needle is inserted into the area of tissue or body fluid that looks abnormal.
Just like other biopsies, the sample collected with the help of fine needle aspiration is helpful in diagnosing and ruling out cancer.
It is generally considered a safe diagnostic procedure and complications are very rare.
The price of FNAC tests in Pakistan ranges between (3000-5000) Rupees. The FNAC test cost in Pakistan varies depending upon the lab and city you are choosing to get your test. However, to get a discount on FNAC test prices in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and other major cities, you can book your FNAC test from Healthwire.
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A medical practitioner would recommend an FNAC test if the doctor has discovered anything concerning imaging tests. For example
The doctor would recommend FNAC for:
If the test result of FNAC is positive then your doctor would start the treatment accordingly. However, if the result of the FNAC is negative then the malignancy shouldn’t be ruled out as the value of NPV of the FNAC test is low (37%). In this case, the PET/CT is recommended for the patients for a complete diagnosis.