FNAC is a minimally invasive sampling test used to examine cells from a lump, swelling or lesion. Lucknow Imaging Centre provides FNAC support with radiology coordination when ultrasound guidance is needed.
Fine needle aspiration cytology for lumps, lymph nodes, thyroid, breast and other clinically advised sites. This page is written for patients and referring doctors searching for FNAC in Lucknow, with clear information about purpose, preparation, internal links and booking steps.
At Lucknow Imaging Centre, the procedure is planned around the doctor prescription, clinical history, previous imaging and relevant blood or pathology reports. The team guides patients about what to carry, what to confirm and whether any fasting, medicine review or observation is needed.
Key support includes FNAC support for thyroid, breast, lymph node and superficial swellings, Ultrasound guidance available for selected small or deep targets, Cytology coordination for clinically useful reporting. These points help patients understand when the procedure may be useful and what kind of diagnostic or image-guided coordination may be involved.
Preparation commonly includes Carry prescription, prior ultrasound reports and any blood test reports. Inform the team if you are taking aspirin, anticoagulants or other blood thinners. Most FNAC appointments do not require fasting unless advised for another test. The exact instruction can change by diagnosis, patient condition and procedure site, so confirmation before visiting is important.
After the procedure, samples, images or drainage findings are handled as per the prescribed workflow. Your treating doctor should review the final report or procedure outcome along with symptoms, examination and other investigations.
Procedure pages should answer more than a test name. Patients need to know why the procedure is advised, what records are required, whether ultrasound or CT guidance is used, and how the result supports the treating doctor.
Lucknow Imaging Centre connects procedure information with related diagnostic services such as ultrasound, interventional radiology, pathology, X-ray, CT and MRI guidance. This internal linking helps patients move from a broad service page to the exact procedure they need.
For patients in Gomti Nagar and nearby Lucknow areas, the page also gives practical booking information: bring the prescription, share previous reports, disclose medicines such as blood thinners, and confirm timing before visiting.
Please confirm instructions before arrival. Preparation can change depending on the procedure site, blood reports, medicines, imaging findings and whether observation is required.
Use this section as a quick reference before calling the centre. Your treating doctor instruction always comes first.
FNAC is commonly used to evaluate thyroid nodules, lymph nodes, breast lumps and other swellings when advised by a doctor.
FNAC usually causes only brief needle discomfort. The team explains the steps before the procedure.
Yes, ultrasound guidance can help target small, deep or less easily felt lesions.
Carry your doctor prescription, previous imaging or lab reports, current medicine list and any relevant discharge or consultation notes.
Call Lucknow Imaging Centre at 0522-3180995 or use the WhatsApp booking button to share your prescription and confirm preparation instructions.