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Fine-needle aspiration
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 165 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.36
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Fine-needle aspiration
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 165 - 168
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.36
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Fine-needle aspiration is required to obtain a sample for cytology
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Figure F.1:
The needle-only aspiration method can be used to collect samples from soft masses or lymph nodes. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure F.1:
The needle-only aspiration method can be used to collect samples from soft masses or lymph nodes.
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Figure F.2:
The continuous suction aspiration method can be used to collect samples from firm masses. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure F.2:
The continuous suction aspiration method can be used to collect samples from firm masses.
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Figure F.3:
The contents of the needle should be expelled on to microscope slides and prepared for examination. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure F.3:
The contents of the needle should be expelled on to microscope slides and prepared for examination.
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Figure F.4:
Squash preparation. (a) The aspirate should be expelled on to a microscope slide. (b) A ‘spreader’ slide is then drawn across the bottom slide to create the smear. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure F.4:
Squash preparation. (a) The aspirate should be expelled on to a microscope slide. (b) A ‘spreader’ slide is then drawn across the bottom slide to create the smear.
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Procedure video: Fine-needle aspiration
This video shows how to obtain cytology samples using fine-needle aspiration. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.