Molecular Markers in Fine Needle Aspirates of the Thyroid
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When Policy Topic is covered The use of the Afirma Gene Expression Classifier in fine needle aspirates of the thyroid that are cytologically considered to be indeterminate (follicular lesion of undetermined significance or follicular neoplasm) may be considered medically necessary in patients who have the following characteristics: Thyroid nodules without strong clinical or radiologic findings suggestive of malignancy. In whom surgical decision making would be affected by test results.
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