Problems with thyroid may be treated based on the diagnostic test results. You may avail of the FNAB or fine needle aspiration biopsy from hospitals per the doctor’s request. Find out more about the latest cost of the test.
Benefits of FNAB
Fine needle aspiration biopsy is usually done with the use of a guided ultrasound. One benefit of the test is that it may involve only a little discomfort. The doctor will guide you on what to do before the test.
The test may be utilized for the following
- Thyroid problems
- Breast cancer diagnosis
Price of FNAB Test
The price of fine needle aspiration biopsy in the Philippines may start at around Php 500 in a government hospital. However, this price may be be conservative since private hospitals also offer the same tests. Inquire from your preferred facility to know more about their current rates.
Read: Biopsy Prices in Hospitals
Test Center Hospitals
You may proceed to any of the hospitals that offer the FNAB test. Major facilities can provide it based on the doctor’s instructions. You may get started and inquire from any of the hospitals near your area.
Chong Hua Hospital
Paranaque Doctors Hospital
Philippine Heart Center
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Southern Philippines Medical Center
The Medical City
This may not be a complete list of hospitals with FNAB but you may inquire from the nearest one in your area.
Discounted Price
You may avail of a discounted price using your senior citizen ID or PWD ID. Simply present your documents and ask if the hospital honors them. Patients may get up to 20% discount if the the procedure is covered.
Health Card Use
In some cases, HMO companies may also cover specific types of diagnostic tests. However, this is not usually the case since most of the coverage include but not limited to professional fees, room and board and other medical procedures.
Results Availability
Depending on the hospital, the fnab result may be available starting from 2 days to two weeks. It is best to inquire from the staff about the release date of the results. The results can then be submitted to the doctor for further evaluation.
References: Thyroid
Last Updated on July 27, 2021 by Medical Pinas
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