Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)

Cells drawn from a lump with a fine needle to find out whether it is inflammatory, benign or cancerous.

Available for

Companion animals

  • Dog
  • Cat

Farm animals

  • Cow
Sample type
Air-dried smears on clean slides
Preparation
Make thin smears, air-dry them, do not heat-fix, and send in a slide box with the site and history.
Please confirm sample details with the laboratory for your animal and veterinarian before collecting or sending a sample.