Thyroid biopsy at Desert Imaging West
At 122 W. Castellano Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
- Address
Desert Imaging West
122 W. Castellano Dr.
El Paso, TX 79912- Hours
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed Sunday- Time
- Results in 24 to 48 hours.
About this exam
Fine needle aspiration, FNA, is a biopsy done with a very thin needle and a syringe. A radiologist watches the needle on ultrasound and guides it into the nodule or cyst, then draws out cells or fluid. The sample goes to pathology, where it is examined under a microscope.
Do not use powder or lotion on the area that day. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic or Tylenol beforehand. Tell us about any blood thinners when you book.
Before you come
From our preparation sheet. Your appointment confirmation carries the instructions for your exact study.
- Do not use powder or lotion on the area to be biopsied.
- The sheet says: your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic and Tylenol before your biopsy.
- Our staff will contact you after the procedure to make sure you are feeling well.
Thyroid biopsy at our other centers
Ready to book your Thyroid biopsy?
Request an appointment online and bring your doctor's order. We take it from there.
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