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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FNA Thyroid Aspiration<\/font><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Specialized Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) examination of the thyroid gland, performed to obtain material from the thyroid nodule for histological examination.\u00a0<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This method is the most reliable method for detecting possible thyroid neoplasia (thyroid cancer).\u00a0<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This puncture is performed under ultrasound guidance, while as a method it is painless and causes minimal injury to the patient, while there are no complications due to the puncture (e.g. swelling, inflammation, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At our clinic, we may also take a biopsy (the cost is additional to the original testing).\u00a0<\/span><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Cost: 130\u20ac\u00a0<\/span>(1 node) + 20<\/span>\u20ac \/ node<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Contract with National (EOPYY, EYDAP, EDOEAP) and Private Insurances.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Frequent Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Generally, no special preparation is required. <\/span><\/font>Only if you are taking anticoagulant treatment, should you inform us so that we can recommend when you should discontinue it.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\n\n\n\n

The days required to discontinue anticoagulant treatment depend on the medication you have been prescribed and always under the guidance of your treating physician.<\/span><\/p><\/span>

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Yes. <\/font><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/font>Thyroid FNA material taken, may be used for:<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n

  • measuring various hormones such as thyroglobulin, parathyroid hormone, etc. <\/font><\/li>
  • genetic testing for any mutations, in case the presence of cancer is confirmed.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    The test is safe. Some patients may experience mild pain in the region for a few hours after the puncture.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This pain can be treated with mild analgesics or simply placing an ice pack on the area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Access to IATROKOSMOS is easy as it is located in a central location in Athens.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 20 metres from IKA ALEXANDRAS<\/li>
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    • 100 \u03bc\u03ad\u03c4\u03c1\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03bf \u0393.\u039d. \u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03c1\u03ba\u03b9\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc – \u039f\u03b3\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc “\u0391\u0393\u0399\u039f\u03a3 \u03a3\u0391\u0392\u0392\u0391\u03a3”<\/li>
    • 650metres from METRO STATION AMPELOKIPOI<\/li>
    • 50metres from ATHENS COURTS<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

      In order to take your exams and receive your results, payment is required.\u00a0<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Tests payment may be performed:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • on cash<\/font><\/li>
      • by card (credit card apart from American Express or debit card)<\/font><\/li>
      • through IRIS payment system<\/font><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In case of using a discount through the use of specific contracted cards such as EY CLUB, etc., it is necessary to present them along with patient's\/contractor's ID.<\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Online Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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