AFIRMA - Xpression ATLAS (Variance MTC/BRAF)

Test Code
LAB1840


Alias/See Also
1233100094


CPT Codes
81479

Preferred Specimen
FNA Protect Tube


Instructions
Refer to Afrima specimen collection instructions.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Frozen


Specimen Stability
The Afirma Protect Tube specimen is stable at room temperature for up to 72 hours and frozen at 20 to 80 degrees Celsius for 30 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled specimen Specimen in incorrect media Expired FNA protect tube Specimen that has not been frozen at 20 to 80 degrees Celsius within 72 hours


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
VERACYTE


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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