ThyroSeq Build info

Synonyms

• THYROSEQ
• LAB11304

Short Name

THYROSEQ

Procedure Master Number

LAB11304

Procedure ID

114964

Clinical Info

ThyroSeq® Genomic Classifier (GC) test utilizes next-generation sequencing to analyze DNA and RNA of 112 thyroid-related genes for four main classes of molecular alterations, including mutations, gene fusions, copy number alterations, and gene expression alterations
Accurately detects all types of thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular, Hürthle cell, medullary) and non-thyroidal lesions (parathyroid, metastases to the thyroid) 1,2,7
Assesses risk of cancer recurrence
Identifies therapeutic targets for advanced cancer
Guides personalized patient management

Specimen Type

Other

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: ThyroSeq Preserved Specimen Tube
Specimen: 1 Vial Thyroid FNA -Light protected
Transport temperature: Frozen
Note; Please indicate specimen Source on vial or Requisition

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

3 Hours Room Temperature
1 Day Refrigerated
12 Months Frozen

Methodology

Nucleic acids (DNA/mRNA) are isolated from thyroid FNA samples collected in the ThyroseqPreserve solution or from fixed samples

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Sonic Healthcare USA ThyroSeq Laboratory

CPT

PDM

1959067

Results