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The success of an FNA procedure depends on the nature of the lesion (e.g., size, location, and consistency), the skill of the aspirator, and the availability of rapid on-site evaluation. Large palpable lesions can be aspirated by a pathologist, and small deeply seated lesions are usually aspirated by the radiologist under image guidance. Usually, a 22- to 25-gauge needle is used, and two to three needle passes are made. Aspirated materials are expressed onto several glass slides and smeared out.
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Gong, Y. (2016). Sample Collection, Preparation, Rapid On-Site Evaluation, and Triage. In: Metastatic Neoplasms in Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23621-6_2
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