CLSI GP20

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) Techniques, 2nd Edition

This document contains recommended procedures for performing fine needle aspiration biopsies of superficial (palpable) and deep-seated (nonpalpable) lesions/masses, from patient preparation through staining the smear.

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Chairholder: Nina Dhurandhar, MD

Date of Publication: October 20, 2003

Order Code PDF: CLSI GP20A2E
ISBN Number: 1-56238-509-7

Order Code Print: print not available

Edition: Second

Pages: 27

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.

This archived document is no longer being reviewed through the CLSI Consensus Document Development Process. However, this document is technically valid as of September 2016. Because of its value to the laboratory community, it is being retained in CLSI’s library.

CLSI GP20 Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document GP20-A2—Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) Techniques; Approved Guideline—Second Edition describes procedures for collecting, handling, fixing, and staining aspiration biopsy specimens. Equipment and aspects of patient preparation necessary to obtain a fine needle biopsy specimens are also addressed. Interpretation of smears is not included in this guideline.