Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	To contact the Cytology Lab for FNA assistance. 95% alcohol, Cyto Rich Red Preservative and slide mailers are obtained from Cytology Lab.
Specimen Requirement	Fix 1 smear immediately by immersing in 95% ethanol and 1 air dried smear per site/source. Needle used should be rinse out by fixative issue by Lab.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Do not send FNA by the pneumatic system.
Orderable as STAT	No
Turn Around Time	4 days
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Cytology
Contact Number	6394 1385
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs – 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time is 1730 hrs Sat - 0830 hrs – 1300 hrs Last specimen receipt time is 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Non-Gynaecological Cytology
Additional Information	To contact the Cytology Lab for FNA assistance. To contact the Cytology Lab for 95% alcohol, Cyto Rich Red Preservative and slide mailer.

Last Updated - 21 May 2025