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Ultrasound-Guided Sampling

USG-Guided FNAC in Lucknow

USG-guided FNAC uses real-time ultrasound to identify a selected lesion and guide fine-needle cell sampling. Guidance can improve localisation but cannot guarantee a diagnostic outcome.

Real-time localisation
Selected lesion sampling
Fine-needle technique
Cytology coordination

Understanding the Procedure

The role of ultrasound guidance

Ultrasound helps show the target and surrounding structures during selected FNAC procedures.

The procedure is recommended only when the lesion and clinical question are appropriate for this method.

Before diagnostic sampling

Understand the sample, planning and follow-up

Planning USG-Guided FNAC around the clinical question

USG-Guided FNAC is considered after the referral, symptoms and relevant imaging have been reviewed. The procedure team needs to confirm that the proposed approach addresses the treating clinician’s question and is appropriate for the target anatomy.

Previous ultrasound, CT, MRI, angiography or laboratory reports may change planning. Bring the most recent records and a current medicine list so preparation can be individualised.

Preparation, observation and the next clinical step

Fasting, blood tests, medicine instructions, local anaesthesia, sedation and observation vary by procedure. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless the treating or procedure team provides specific advice.

Recovery and follow-up depend on the treated area and clinical condition. The procedure report should be reviewed with the treating team together with symptoms, laboratory findings and subsequent imaging where advised.

Image Guidance

How image guidance helps

Imaging supports localisation and planning, but it does not eliminate procedure-related risks or guarantee a diagnostic or treatment outcome.

  • The target is identified in real time.
  • The needle route is planned according to the image-visible anatomy.
  • For breast-specific sampling, see Breast FNAC.

Procedure workflow

What happens during the procedure?

  1. 01

    Review

    Prior ultrasound and referral details are checked.

  2. 02

    Localise

    The target is confirmed with ultrasound.

  3. 03

    Sample

    A fine needle is guided to collect cellular material.

  4. 04

    Process

    The sample is prepared for cytology evaluation.

Before the Procedure

Preparation & medication safety

  • Bring the prescription, previous ultrasound and relevant reports.
  • Share allergies, bleeding history and current medicines.
  • Do not stop prescribed medicines unless specifically advised.

Afterwards

Aftercare & follow-up

  • Follow the site-specific dressing and activity advice.
  • Contact the treating team if you have a concern after the procedure.
  • Reporting time depends on the sample and requested cytology test.

Sample Processing

Pathology coordination

The collected material is coordinated for cytology processing. Sample adequacy and reporting depend on the target and test requested.

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Dr. Akanksha Bajpai

Diagnostic Imaging Expertise

Radiology expertise within an image-guided care pathway

Dr. Akanksha Bajpai

  • MBBS, MD
  • Ex. PGI Chandigarh
  • Ex Consultant – Fortis Hospital, Mohali

Her profile supports diagnostic imaging, image-guided evaluation and patient-focused radiology. Procedure suitability and the responsible clinical team are confirmed for each individual case; this page does not claim that one named doctor performs every procedure.

Vijayant Khand, Gomti Nagar

USG-Guided FNAC in Lucknow

Lucknow Imaging Centre is located in Vijayant Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, with image-guided diagnostic and interventional services conveniently accessible from Gomti Nagar Extension, Indira Nagar, Chinhat, Faizabad Road and nearby Lucknow areas. The centre does not claim branches in those localities.

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Local care in Gomti Nagar

4/12, Vijayant Khand, Near Kathauta Chauraha,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010

Serving Gomti Nagar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Indira Nagar and nearby areas of Lucknow.

Frequently Asked Questions

USG-Guided FNAC FAQs

General information only. Individual suitability and instructions require clinical review.

It helps localise selected targets and guide the needle route in real time.

No. Diagnostic yield depends on the lesion, sample and laboratory evaluation.

Bring the prescription, prior ultrasound and other relevant reports.

Suitability depends on the diagnosis, clinical goal, relevant imaging, laboratory results, medicines and individual health factors.

Bring the prescription or referral, recent relevant imaging, requested blood reports, previous procedure records and a current medicine list.

Do not stop prescribed medicines yourself. The treating and procedure teams must provide individual instructions after reviewing the planned procedure.

Timing varies with planning, anaesthesia, procedure complexity, observation needs and clinical condition. Confirm the expected visit and recovery plan before arrival.

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