Fine Needle Aspiration Collection Guide
Select the specimen type below to learn the proper fine needle aspiration collection procedure.
Fluid/Cyst/Gout
Procedures
Syringe
Tools Required
Notes
After the needle is capped, hold the syringe upright (needle-end up) to avoid losing any contents, grab the base of the needle (hub) and twist counterclockwise (left) to remove it. Safely dispose of the needle into a sharps container.
Next, obtain a black syringe tip cap, provided by Sagis, to cap the syringe. Screw the black syringe tip cap into the syringe hub (twisting to the right) while keeping the syringe upright. Lay the syringe flat to label it using the specimen container labels provided by Sagis.
Write the patient’s name, date of birth, and specimen source (body site that was aspirated) with laterality (right vs. left) on the label. Specifically for aspirate samples: send these to Sagis STAT due to specimen stability requirements and include an ice pack with the sample for transport.
Instructional Video
Recap An Uncapped Needle Technique
Solid Tumor
Procedures
Syringe
Tools Required
Notes
After the needle is capped, hold the syringe upright (needle-end up) to avoid losing any contents, grab the base of the needle (hub) and twist counterclockwise (left) to remove it. Safely dispose of the needle into a sharps container.
Next, obtain a black syringe tip cap, provided by Sagis, to cap the syringe. Screw the black syringe tip cap into the syringe hub (twisting to the right) while keeping the syringe upright. Lay the syringe flat to label it using the specimen container labels provided by Sagis.
Write the patient’s name, date of birth, and specimen source (body site that was aspirated) with laterality (right vs. left) on the label. Specifically for aspirate samples: send these to Sagis STAT due to specimen stability requirements and include an ice pack with the sample for transport.
Instructional Video
Recap An Uncapped Needle Technique
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Skin
Collection
Skin
Collection
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Soft Tissue
Collection
Soft Tissue
Collection
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Nail Unit
Collection
Nail Unit
Collection
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The 10 Commandments of Biopsy Collection​
Skin biopsies are essential procedures for health care providers who manage skin conditions. These office-based procedures can be used for the diagnosis of suspicious dermatologic lesions or definitive treatment for some malignant, irritated, or precancerous lesions.
This video will walk you through best practices for performing cutaneous biopsies.
Biopsy Supplies and Set-up
Proper exam room setup is essential for reducing prep time and improving efficiency when performing biopsies.
This educational video teaches the recommended tools needed for each type of biopsy.
Required Collection Tools
Comes with an absorbent pad and a second pocket for the requisition form.
Always use a biohazard bag when submitting specimens.
