Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid
Imaging & Scans
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
The primary purpose of a Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) is to evaluate thyroid nodules for the presence of cancer. It is commonly used in scenarios where a nodule is detected through physical examination or imaging studies such as ultrasound, and there is a need to determine if the nodule is benign or malignant. FNAB helps in guiding further management, including whether surgery is necessary.
Normal Range
The Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid does not have a numerical normal range as it is a qualitative test. The results are typically reported as: Non-diagnostic, Benign, Atypia of undetermined significance (AUS), Follicular lesion of undetermined significance (FLUS), Suspicious for follicular neoplasm, Suspicious for malignancy, or Malignant.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A - This test does not provide quantitative values that can be low. It is used to assess the nature of thyroid nodules and does not measure levels of any substance.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A - This test does not provide quantitative values that can be high. It is used to assess the nature of thyroid nodules and does not measure levels of any substance.