Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)

This type of breast biopsy uses a very fine needle rather than thinner than that used for taking blood The fine needle biopsy (FNAC) works by obtaining single breast cells or small clusters of cells which can be easily examined by our Consultant Breast Pathologist. The test often yields just a drop of fluid which may or may not be blood stained. The fluid is immediately spread onto a glass slide and examined under the microscope. The fine needle test is very quick and is usually not more uncomfortable than having a blood test. We do not usually use any local anaesthetic as the local anaesthetic itself has to be injected and often stings for a minute or two.

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