Epithelial Cell Cytology in Breast Cancer Risk Assesment and High-Risk Patient Management (Ductal Lavage and Suction Collection Systems)

Cytologic analysis of epithelial cells from nipple aspirations as a technique to assess breast cancer risk and manage patients at high risk of breast cancer is considered investigational. Techniques of collecting nipple aspiration fluid include, but are not limited to, ductal lavage and suction.