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FANC ACCURATE ?

2024-05-21 08:05:28
Is the FNAC test accurate to detect if it is tuberculosis or not from the back  side of the neck  lump left side
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Send the sample for cbnaat and histopathological examination

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It has more sensitivity to do genexpert from FNAC sample. Sometimes FNAC samples can be inadequate in which case you might have to repeat or go for excision biopsy

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Biopsy will be best. Pl do f Ac material for can’t test.

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FNAC accuracy is less than biopsy , but if it shows tb positive then treatment needed

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not 100 % yielding..but definitely guides for further rx

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Nothing is 100% accurate, but it is Less invasive technique to rule out tuberculosis from other diseases.If result is not desirable or sample is not good. Your doctor may plan for excision biopsy also
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Along with FNAc clinical correlation is necessary

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