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At the time of writing this chapter, there is no credentialing required in order for cytopathologists to perform and bill for USFNA. However, no one can predict the whims of insurers and thus this may change.

Fig. 1. USFNA exam room setup.

Cytopathologists may have to meet certain standards by their employers or institutions for whom they work [5, 6]. Institutional requirements may vary greatly, and it is hoped that the cytopathologist will be instrumental with helping to establish credentialing requirements.