Austpath Laboratories
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB)
What is ROSE?
ROSE stands for Rapid On-Site Evaluation, a crucial step in FNA cytology where the sample is immediately assessed at the bedside.
Two advantages:
Adequacy:
With ROSE, if there is sufficient tissue on the first pass, there is no need for a repeat biopsy. Without ROSE, typically three passes are made.
Provisional Diagnosis:
ROSE enables us to take additional samples immediately. E.g., if TB is suspected, a second sample is taken immediately for culture and PCR. If the provisional diagnosis is cancer a core biopsy is taken to categorize the cancer.
Why Choose Austpath?
At Austpath, we take a multidisciplinary approach to diagnostics.
We review previous ultrasound images, perform the ultrasound, perform the ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy, conduct ROSE, process the specimen, and generate the report – all under one roof.
One-stop-shop approach increases diagnostic accuracy and Dr Edward Chandraratnam handles the entire diagnostic process from start to finish.
Our Difference?
Convenient Parking
We offer free on-site parking for your patients.
Sites Biopsied (Under Ultrasound Control)
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Thyroid nodules
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Lymph nodes
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Salivary gland lesions
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Head & neck lesions
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Soft tissue (subcutaneous and muscle) lesions
Efficient Diagnostic Summary
Our reports include a diagnostic summary at the top of the first page, providing quick access to the diagnosis. When necessary, we also include comments and recommendations, saving you valuable time.
Quick Turnaround Time
Routine results are provided within 4 working days. Complex cases, including those requiring core biopsy, immunohistochemistry, and other advanced procedures, may take longer.
Patient Instructions
Instructions are available in English, Mandarin and Arabic.
Urgent and High Priority Results
For urgent and high-priority cases, we send the diagnostic summary directly to referring doctor's mobile phone via SMS. Your number will only be used for conveying urgent results and discussing diagnostically challenging cases.
Online Booking at Your Teleconsultation
Available online at www.austpath.com.au. If you are completing the form during a teleconsultation, simply provide the patient's mobile number, and we will contact them to schedule their appointment.