Laboratory Investigation Information | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) | Te Whatu Ora

Postal Address

Whangarei Hospital
Private Bag 9742
Whangarei 0148

Contact Details

Phone (09) 430 4100

Emergency Department: Open 24 hours / 7 days, Phone (09) 430 4100

Histology

Sometimes it is necessary to take a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope in order to diagnose an illness.
 
Biopsy
A biopsy is a portion of a lump, mole or other affected tissue that is removed for examination. Sometimes, the whole lump, mole etc is removed (excision biopsy).
 
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
A fine needle is inserted into the affected area and some cells are sucked up for examination.

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