Hereditary Thyroid Cancer Multi-Analyte Panel, Blood
A blood-based panel that checks multiple genetic markers for inherited susceptibility to thyroid cancer.
["This test helps assess inherited thyroid cancer risk but does not diagnose thyroid cancer."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 106780-0
- Short code
- Heredit thyr cancer multi analy Bld/T
- Synonyms
- Heredit thyr cancer multi analy Bld/T
- Category
- thyroid
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- Lavender-top (EDTA)
- Units
- N/A
- Critical range
- 0.5 N/A – —
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- molgen
- CPT
- 86038
- Specimen volume
- 3 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This is a blood-based genetic panel that examines multiple genes or genetic variants associated with inherited thyroid cancer risk. It is primarily used to evaluate hereditary susceptibility rather than detect a tumor that is already present.
Why might I need this test?
Your clinician may recommend it if you have thyroid cancer at a young age, multiple thyroid or related tumors, a strong family history, or another feature suggesting an inherited condition. A genetic counselor can explain whether this panel is appropriate for you.
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected, and the laboratory analyzes genetic material for selected cancer-related genes and variants. The exact genes tested depend on the laboratory and the ordered panel.
How do I prepare for the test?
Fasting is usually not required for a blood-based genetic test, but follow your clinician's instructions. Having a family history of thyroid or other endocrine tumors available may help with counseling and interpretation.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result may indicate an inherited gene change associated with thyroid cancer and other tumors, but it does not mean that cancer is currently present. A variant of uncertain significance may not establish increased risk and may require additional testing or updated interpretation. A negative result does not exclude all genetic causes of thyroid cancer or eliminate risk from family history without a known gene change.
Short name
Hereditary thyroid cancer panel
Frequently asked questions
Does this test diagnose thyroid cancer?
Will the results change if I have no family history of thyroid cancer?
What happens if a genetic variant is found?
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