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fine-needle aspiration
Description
Description
The type of biopsy through which a thin needle is inserted into an area of body tissue and analysed in the laboratory to determine whether the tissue is benign or malignant.
Scope note
It includes testing for diagnosing the status of breast lumps.
Alternative Labels
fine-needle aspiration
fine-needle aspiration biopsies
fine-needle aspiration biopsy
fine-needle aspiration cytology
fine-needle aspirations
FNA
FNAC
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector specific skills and competences
Relationships
Broader concepts
Essential for
Concept URI
Status
released
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