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Regarding FNAC
Hi, my brother had ulcer on his left cheek from more than 2 months. So doctor asked to do FNAC. But today while collecting samples from needle they collected from right side instead of of left side.
Please help us to understand whether lab people made mistake or is it okay to collect samples from other place.. please do answer...
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Yup collect sample from ulcer site only
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Do biopsy from ulcer from left side
If there is palpable lymph nodes present than they do FNAC also.
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Dr. Nilaxi Khataniar
Radiation Oncologist
10 yrs exp
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Yes the lab guys have made a mistake. Please do a re- FNAC from the correct side
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