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ThyGeNEXT

Order Code
824813
CPT
81445
Test Details
TAT

26 days

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing Technology

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genetic mutation panel for thyroid nodules. Aids in cancer risk assessment.

Specimen Type

Thyroid Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) biopsy

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

RNA Retain(R) vial, available in LabCorp FNA kits. (Catalog# LCA210 Peoplesoft #100708)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

After each pass is placed on the slide or cytolyt, immediately add remaining thyroid cells to RNA Retain(R) vial, washing only the needle one to two times (do not wash the syringe chamber). Repeat this process with remaining pass collections. Screw top on vial, and label with patient name and source location. Invert closed vial two to three times.
https://dos.NRL.ae/test-menu/admin/tests/downloads/5265

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 42 days
Refrigerated 42 days
Order Code
824813
CPT
81445
Test Details
TAT

26 days

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing Technology

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genetic mutation panel for thyroid nodules. Aids in cancer risk assessment.

Specimen Type

Thyroid Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) biopsy

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

RNA Retain(R) vial, available in LabCorp FNA kits. (Catalog# LCA210 Peoplesoft #100708)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

After each pass is placed on the slide or cytolyt, immediately add remaining thyroid cells to RNA Retain(R) vial, washing only the needle one to two times (do not wash the syringe chamber). Repeat this process with remaining pass collections. Screw top on vial, and label with patient name and source location. Invert closed vial two to three times.
https://dos.NRL.ae/test-menu/admin/tests/downloads/5265

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 42 days
Refrigerated 42 days