Test ID: AMYL
Amyloidosis, Transthyretin-Associated Familial, DNA Sequence, Blood
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
83667
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Conditional
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of adult individuals suspected of having transthyretin-associated familial amyloidosis
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Amyloidosis (Familial) Test Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification/DNA Sequencing
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Familial Amyloidosis, DNA Sequence
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Transthyretin (TTR) Gene
TTR (Transthyretin) Gene
TTR (Transthyretin) Gene


