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Looking for clear information on lymph node biopsy cost in Hyderabad? A lymph node biopsy samples an enlarged or abnormal node to find the cause — which may be an infection (such as tuberculosis), the spread of a cancer, or a lymphoma. It can be done as an FNAC, a core needle biopsy, or by removing the whole node (excisional biopsy) — and the right choice depends on what is suspected. At CION Cancer Clinics, the biopsy is performed by a surgical oncologist and reviewed by a tumour board. Your first consultation is free.
Starting from ₹7,500
There is no single price for a lymph node biopsy — it depends mainly on the method (FNAC, core needle or excisional) and the laboratory testing. The table below lists the common methods. Your exact, confirmed price is shared once your prescription and reports are reviewed. Histopathology and any special tests (such as IHC, molecular testing or flow cytometry) are charged separately — see below.
| Lymph node biopsy method | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Lymph node FNAC (fine needle aspiration) | ₹8,000 |
| Core needle lymph node biopsy | ₹7,500 |
| Excisional (surgical) lymph node biopsy | ₹20,000–25,000 |
Prices shown are indicative and may vary by site, image guidance and the pathology testing required. Histopathology and any special tests (IHC / molecular) are charged separately unless stated.
A lymph node biopsy is advised when a node stays enlarged without a clear reason, looks abnormal on a scan, or when lymphoma or the spread of a cancer is suspected. In India, an enlarged node is often reactive or tuberculous rather than cancerous, so the biopsy is also important to tell these apart. The method is chosen to give the pathologist enough material to answer the specific question.
CION Cancer Clinics performs and coordinates lymph node biopsies across centres in Hyderabad, supported by a wider network of 35+ partner centres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Because the procedure is done by a cancer specialist rather than a generic diagnostic surgeon, there is less chance of a non-diagnostic sample and a repeat biopsy. This page is part of our wider guide to Biopsy Cost in Hyderabad.
For a suspected lymphoma, a whole node (excisional biopsy) or a good core is usually needed because the node’s internal structure must be examined — an FNAC alone is often not enough. For confirming that a known cancer has spread, an FNAC may be sufficient. This is consistent with U.S. National Cancer Institute guidance on diagnosis.
Not sure which method applies to you? Start with our overview of Biopsy Cost in Hyderabad, which compares every technique.
An enlarged node has several possible causes, and the biopsy is what tells them apart: a reactive node from an infection, tuberculosis (common in India), a metastasis from a carcinoma elsewhere, or a lymphoma (a cancer of the lymphatic system). Each leads to a very different treatment, so getting the right diagnosis — with the right method — matters. This is exactly why an FNAC is often enough to confirm a metastasis or infection, while a suspected lymphoma usually needs a core or excisional biopsy.
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An FNAC is a quick outpatient test, usually without anaesthesia. A core biopsy is done under local anaesthetic. An excisional biopsy is a minor operation under local or general anaesthesia, with a few stitches and a short recovery. Your team will explain which applies to you. For a fuller walk-through of any biopsy, see our guide to Biopsy Cost in Hyderabad.
A cytology result is often available in one to three days; a histopathology report takes about 3–7 working days, and a lymphoma work-up (with flow cytometry and IHC) takes longer. At CION, results are reviewed by a tumour board and explained to you with the next step, and you are welcome to a free written second opinion on an outside report.
The biopsy distinguishes a metastasis (which points back to a primary cancer to be found and treated) from a lymphoma (which is treated in its own right), as well as from non-cancerous causes. A lymph node biopsy can confirm a metastasis or a lymphoma and tell them from non-cancerous causes — something a scan alone cannot do. If your biopsy raises a concern, CION's oncology team can guide the next step.
For a specific method, comparison or cost, these guides go deeper:
This page is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Biopsy prices shown are indicative and may vary by type, site, image guidance and the pathology testing required — histopathology and any special tests (such as IHC, molecular testing or flow cytometry) are usually charged separately. Always follow the advice of a qualified doctor regarding whether a biopsy is needed and how to interpret the results.
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It depends on the method — FNAC, core needle, or excisional — and the laboratory work, which is separate. An FNAC is at the lower end and an excisional biopsy higher. CION shares an indicative cost once your reports are reviewed, and the first consultation is free.
FNAC draws cells and suits confirming metastasis or infection; a core biopsy removes a tissue cylinder; an excisional biopsy removes the whole node and is preferred for suspected lymphoma. Your doctor chooses based on what is suspected.
Because diagnosing lymphoma needs the node’s internal structure to be examined and tests such as flow cytometry and IHC performed, which usually requires the whole node rather than just a few cells.
An FNAC is a quick outpatient test with little discomfort; a core biopsy is done under local anaesthetic; an excisional biopsy is a minor operation under local or general anaesthesia with a short recovery.
Yes — distinguishing a reactive or tuberculous node from a metastasis or a lymphoma is one of its main purposes, and this is especially relevant in India.
A cytology result is often ready in one to three days; a histopathology report takes about 3–7 working days, and a lymphoma work-up takes longer. Results are reviewed by a tumour board.
Yes — it can confirm a metastasis or a lymphoma and tell them from non-cancerous causes, which a scan alone cannot do.