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Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) are procedures utilised to obtain tissue or cell samples for pathological examination. Biopsies involve the removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination. Imaging modalities, such as ultrasound, is used to guide the biopsy needle to the region of interest. Fine needle aspiration is a less invasive procedure compared to a core biopsy. It involves using a thin, hollow needle to extract cells from a suspicious area, which are then examined cytologically. FNAs are particularly useful for sampling superficial masses or lymph nodes and are commonly used in the evaluation of thyroid nodules, breast lumps, and lymph nodes.

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All biopsies and FNA procedures require an appointment. Please phone, present, or submit your referral to our team who will provide you with details on the next available appointment. In most instances, a diagnostic scan of the region indicated is required prior to the procedure.

Our team will provide specific instructions at the time of booking. Please be prepared with any relevant information on previous examinations that may be required to book your appointment. It is advised that a comfortable two-piece outfit is worn. It is important to arrive 15 mins prior to fill in any necessary paperwork to avoid delays in your appointment. A driver is recommended for this appointment.

Please bring your referral/request form, any relevant prior reports and if applicable, your Medicare or DVA card.

One of our friendly team members will escort you to the examination room, explain the procedure, and instruct you on how to prepare. Alongside the technicians, our Radiologist will perform the procedure under image guidance. Many procedures are minor and relatively quick to perform. Once the procedure is completed, our Radiologist will prepare a report for your referrer.

Radiology Queensland Group bulk bills most Medicare eligible services, however some examinations incur a fee. Our booking staff will advise you if a fee applies.
Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your report. If you have been instructed to return to your healthcare professional immediately following the scan, it is important to advise one of our staff members. If your exam is clinically urgent, this will be prioritised, and our team will communicate with our Radiologist to ensure a prompt report is provided.