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Test ID: 89045    
BRAF Mutation (T1799A) Analysis by PCR and Sequencing, Thyroid

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

89045

NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma or anaplastic thyroid carcinoma in fine-needle aspirate specimens and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
60254AP Special Studies ReviewNoYes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test is performed in conjunction with 60254 AP Special Studies Review. Additional testing may be performed after review by pathologist. Upon approval from the requesting clinician, 60254 AP Special Studies Review could be changed to 5439 Surgical Pathology Consultation, if determined to be more appropriate.

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) and 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

BRAF Mutation (T1799A) Analysis

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Papillary thyroid carcinoma
PTC
V600E
BMPTC
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
ATC