About Fine Needle Aspiration by Maria Messiou https://padlet.com/maria20021992/2kjsw41tx5k4 So you found a suspicious lump on your dog and now your vet is saying he will need a dog fine needle aspiration... en-us 2018-03-16 08:59:00 UTC 2018-03-16 09:59:21 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Fine Needle Aspiration? maria20021992 https://padlet.com/maria20021992/2kjsw41tx5k4/wish/242711940 It is the most commonly used and least invasive diagnostic and biopsy method available. Fine needle aspiration involves using a needle to collect a sample of cells from a mass, lesion, or organ. It may also be used to collect a small sample of fluid in conditions where effusion – or fluid build-up – is present. Your veterinarian will examine the sample using a microscope immediately after the sample is collected.  

However, any diagnosis made using cytology must be confirmed by histological analysis. This means the sample must be sent to a laboratory and examined by a certified veterinary histologist. Results usually arrive within one to two days of examination.


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  • The mass or lesion is cleaned. 
  • A fine needle with an empty syringe is inserted into the mass or organ. 
  • Suction is created when the plunger of the syringe is pulled back. This draws cells into the syringe and is known as aspiration. This process may be repeated several times to ensure an adequate sample is collected for examination.
  •  The cellular sample is transferred to a microscope slide and dried. A specialized dye is used to stain the slide so the cells show up clearly under the microscope. 
  • Your veterinarian will then examine the slide under the microscope before sending it to a certified veterinary histology laboratory. 
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    The veterinarian will contact the owner when the histology results come in – usually within one to two days – to determine the best course of treatment. If you notice any changes in mass size or appearance, you should contact your veterinarian right away.

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