£700.00
Thyroid Biopsy (FNA)
Private thyroid biopsy at our Central London Clinic
At London Private Ultrasound, we offer an ultrasound-guided Thyroid biopsy. The goal of a biopsy is to remove a sample of tissue for testing in a laboratory. A biopsy can help diagnose abnormalities such as benign and malignant thyroid tumors. During your biopsy, our experienced clinicians will use an ultrasound scanner to accurately guide a needle to the site of the biopsy. The needle will then be used to remove a tissue sample.
Private Thyroid Biopsy
The FNA biopsy is one of our essential services within the Thyroid and neck ultrasound services and allows you to take advantage of expert medical specialists and advanced technological image guidance. The series of Questions and Answers below should provide you with additional information regarding the treatment and any preparations required, however, should you wish to speak to us at the clinic we would be happy to talk you through the procedure.
Booking your Thyroid Biopsy Clinic
Currently we do not accept online bookings for these appointments, however we are usually able to schedule a time either as an emergency or routine appointment and would encourage you to call one of our experienced clinicians. The links provided allow you to contact us by phone, email or whatsApp. To speak to our clinic, based just a few moments walk from Bond Street tube station, Central London – 0207 101 3377
Thyroid Biopsy Costs and Information:
- Thyroid function tests (laboratory tests)
- Neck ultrasound performed by our expert clinicians
- A thyroid biopsy also called a fine needle aspiration (FNA), uses a small needle to take a little sample of the cells in the thyroid nodule.
- You may be given a local anesthetic or a cold, numbing spray. This will only numb the area around the site of the procedure. You will remain fully awake.
- The clinician will scan you using an ultrasound probe.
- when the needle is inserted we ask you not to talk or swallow. The doctor often will perform more than one biopsy/needle stick.
- This biopsy itself usually takes approximately 15-30 minutes.
- You can eat and drink normally before your procedure.
- Please consult your clinician about stopping your blood thinner medication five days before your ultrasound-guided biopsy.
- You will need to wear a hospital gown for this procedure, so please wear clothing that you can change easily.
- You may eat and drink as normal after leaving the center. You do not need to modify your activity level after the procedure. You will be able to drive after your biopsy.
- The tissue sample will be sent to a laboratory for examination. Results from the test will be sent to us and will be reported to you. It may take up to a week to get the results from the pathology department.
- Your clinician will discuss these results with you and explain what they mean in relation to your health.
To book online select the date and time that suits you best – alternatively, please contact us with any questions via the chat, call or email links provided.