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Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender or pink (EDTA) or yellow (ACD Solution A or B). New York State Clients: Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL) New York State Clients: 5 mL (Min: 2 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Serum or plasma; grossly hemolyzed or frozen specimen; saliva; buccal brush, or swab; FFPE tissue.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable New York State Clients: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Massively Parallel Sequencing/Sequencing
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
10-15 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
GENES TESTED: APC*; DICER1; MEN1*; PRKAR1A; PTEN*; RET; TP53 *One or more exons are not covered by sequencing and/or deletion/duplication analysis for the indicated gene; see Additional Technical Information.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
AFAP
Cowden syndrome
Familial adenomatous polyposis
Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC)
Familial thyroid cancer
FAP
Li-Fraumeni syndrome
Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
Hereditary Thyroid Cancer Panel, Sequencing and Deletion/Duplication
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