CLSI GP20 A2 : 2ED 2003

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Definitions
4 Superficial Lesions/Masses
   4.1 FNAB Preparation
   4.2 Preparation for Ancillary Studies
   4.3 Patient Preparation
   4.4 Patient Consent
   4.5 Examination
   4.6 Antiseptic Preparation
   4.7 Anesthesia
   4.8 Equipment
   4.9 Nonaspiration Technique
   4.10 Aspiration Technique for Superficial FNAB
   4.11 Postaspiration Patient Care
   4.12 Complications
   4.13 Progress/Procedure Notes
5 Deep-Seated Lesions/Masses
   5.1 Patient Preparation
   5.2 Patient Consent
   5.3 Examination
   5.4 Antiseptic Preparation
   5.5 Anesthesia
   5.6 Equipment
   5.7 Technique
   5.8 Postaspiration Patient Care
   5.9 Complications
   5.10 Sample Adequacy
References
Additional References
Appendix A FNAB Flow Diagram
Appendix B Specimen Requisition Form
Summary of Delegate Comments and Working Group Responses
The Quality System Approach
Related NCCLS Publications