CT Guided Aspiration is a minimally invasive procedure in which CT imaging is used to accurately guide a needle into a fluid collection, cyst, abscess, or selected lesion to obtain a diagnostic sample or drain fluid, supporting accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. Fluid obtained from an abscess or collection can be sent for microbiological testing, which may help identify an infection and guide treatment.
Preparation depends on the procedure and the location of the target. Your doctor may advise fasting, blood tests, or temporary adjustment of certain medications, particularly medicines that affect blood clotting.
Yes. Inform the doctor about blood-thinning medicines, antiplatelet medicines, allergies, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, and other medical conditions before the procedure.
CT Guided Aspiration provides precise image-guided access to selected fluid collections and lesions, allowing fluid or cellular material to be obtained for diagnostic testing or collections to be drained, while helping the doctor plan and monitor the needle pathway accurately.
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