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Looking for clear information on thyroid FNAC cost in Hyderabad? A thyroid FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) uses a thin needle, guided by ultrasound, to take a small sample of cells from a thyroid nodule — the key test to find out whether a nodule is harmless or needs surgery. It is quick, done in the clinic, and usually needs no anaesthesia. At CION Cancer Clinics, thyroid FNAC is performed under ultrasound guidance and the result reviewed in a cancer context. Your first consultation is free.
Starting from ₹8,000
A thyroid FNAC is among the more affordable biopsies; a repeat or molecular add-on for an indeterminate result costs more. The table below is an indicative guide. Your exact, confirmed price is shared once your prescription and ultrasound report are reviewed. The cytology examination and any special tests (such as IHC, molecular testing or flow cytometry) are charged separately — see below.
| Thyroid FNAC | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound-guided thyroid FNAC | ₹8,000 |
| Repeat FNAC / molecular add-on (if indeterminate) | ₹8,000–25,000 |
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.
Thyroid nodules are very common and the large majority are benign. A thyroid FNAC is advised when a nodule has suspicious features on ultrasound, or is above a certain size, to decide which of the few nodules need treatment. It is the single most useful test for assessing a thyroid nodule, and it spares most people from unnecessary surgery.
At CION Cancer Clinics, a thyroid FNAC is performed under ultrasound guidance and the result is read in a cancer context, 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 FNAC. For the parent technique, see our FNAC (fine needle aspiration) cost guide, and for the broader picture, the Biopsy Cost in Hyderabad hub.
Most thyroid nodules are benign. An FNAC is the key test to decide which need surgery, and the result is reported using a standard scale called the Bethesda system. As the U.S. National Cancer Institute notes, only a small proportion of thyroid nodules turn out to be cancer.
Not every nodule needs a biopsy. Radiologists score a nodule's ultrasound features using a system called TI-RADS (Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System), which — together with its size — decides whether an FNAC is needed. This avoids biopsying nodules that are very likely harmless. When a sample is needed, an ultrasound-guided biopsy places the needle precisely on the target, which is why thyroid FNAC is done under ultrasound guidance.
A thyroid FNAC result is reported in one of six Bethesda categories, each of which guides the next step:
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The FNAC is done in the clinic with ultrasound guidance and takes only a few minutes. You feel a brief sting, similar to a blood test; no anaesthesia or stitch is needed, and you can return to normal activities straight away. Doing it under ultrasound guidance helps the needle reach the right part of the nodule, which reduces the chance of a non-diagnostic sample and a repeat test.
A cytology result is usually available within two to four days. If it is indeterminate (Bethesda III or IV), your doctor may advise a repeat FNAC, molecular testing, or a diagnostic surgical procedure to get a clear answer. At CION, results are reviewed in context — by a tumour board where needed — and explained to you with a clear next step, and you are welcome to a free written second opinion on an outside report.
The FNAC identifies the small minority of nodules that are, or may be, cancerous and need surgery, while reassuring the majority that are benign. Most thyroid cancers, when they do occur, are very treatable. If your result needs action, CION's oncology team can guide the next step. Delaying a recommended FNAC is the real risk, as it delays a clear answer — needle-track seeding from a thyroid FNAC is not a meaningful concern.
For the broader picture and related techniques, 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 — the cytology examination, histopathology and any special tests (such as IHC or molecular testing) are usually charged separately. Always follow the advice of a qualified doctor regarding whether a biopsy is needed and how to interpret the results.
Hear from the patients and families who came to CION for diagnosis, biopsy and cancer care — in their own words.
A thyroid FNAC is among the more affordable biopsies; a repeat or molecular add-on for an indeterminate result costs more. The cytology examination may be charged separately. CION shares an indicative cost once your prescription is reviewed, and the first consultation is free.
Only mildly. It is done with ultrasound guidance in a few minutes, and you feel a brief sting like a blood test. No anaesthesia or stitch is needed.
When its ultrasound features (scored using TI-RADS) and its size suggest it should be checked. Many nodules that are very likely harmless do not need an FNAC at all - your doctor decides.
It is the standard way a thyroid FNAC result is reported, in six categories from non-diagnostic to malignant. Each category guides the next step - monitoring, a repeat FNAC, molecular testing or surgery.
For an indeterminate result (Bethesda III or IV), your doctor may advise a repeat FNAC, molecular testing, or a diagnostic surgical procedure to get a clear answer.
A cytology result is usually ready within two to four days. Results are reviewed in context and explained with a clear next step.
No - the large majority are benign. The FNAC is mainly there to identify the small minority that need treatment, while reassuring everyone else.
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