Unit Code 83705:
Amyloidosis, Transthyretin-Associated Familial, Known Mutation
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Testing of at-risk individuals when a mutation has been identified in
an affected family member
Genetics Test Information
Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Documentation of the specific familial mutation must be provided
with the specimen in order to perform this test.
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 Known Mutation
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
AMYLKM
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Amyloid, Familial Presymptomatic Testing
Familial Amyloidosis Presymptomatic Detection
Soft-AMYKM
Transthyretin (TTR) Gene
TTR (Transthyretin) Gene


