Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Specimen Type
See Below
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Needle washings, 2-4 slides or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Collection Instructions
Needle washings in alcohol based fixative (e.g. cytolyt), 4 slides, or Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block. FNA or FFPE specimens are acceptable for the assay. All specimens must be accompanied with Pathology report. Specimens will be examined by a pathologist for confirmation and microdissection if warranted. A minimum of 4 FNA slides should be submitted and three should be without coverslips. Coverslipped slides will delay reporting of results.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temp: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
4 Slides
Minimum Test Volume
2 Slides
Processing Instructions
All specimens must be accompanied with Pathology report.
Included Tests
RETPTC1 and RETPTC3
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
04-07-17
Initials
SL