FNP Outpatient Clinic
In our very own outpatient puncture clinic, the following organs/lesions can be subjected to ultrasound-guided puncture:
- Thyroid
- Lymph nodes
- Salivary glands
- Breasts
- Soft tissue tumours
- Skin/mucosal lesions
Rapid assessments
In urgent cases, we also carry out rapid assessment (diagnosis or suspected diagnosis within 2-3 hours).
Supplementary examinations on cytological material:
- Immunohistochemistry on cell blocks
- Molecular pathology on cell blocks or material in its original form
- FACS analysis / immunophenotyping (in cooperation with Kantonsspital Aarau / Haematology).
Diagnosis generally made within 24 hours
Outpatient puncture clinic
Appointments for fine-needle puncture
Registration by mail on fnp@medica.ch or in case of emergency by telephone (044 269 99 41) from Monday to Friday, directly from the practice / clinic.
Opening hours
Monday–Friday: 09 a.m.–06 p.m.
Address
Rämistrasse 42
8001 Zürich
Patient information on fine-needle puncture
A puncture procedure generally takes around 20-30 minutes, including the consultation.
Your contact persons
DrSandra Kilgus-Hawelski, deputy institute director
Head of cytology
Specialist in Pathology and Cytology FMH
DrSimone Schmid Beer
Deputy Lead Cytology
Specialist in Pathology and Cytology FMH
Our Cytology is an SIWF certified continuing education center.