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Are thyroid molecular tests (such as Afirma, ThyroSeq) validated for use on FNA thyroid nodule samples that are not Bethesda class 3-4?

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If the first biopsy was AUS and the second biopsy was Bethesda II, benign, the molecular test is not warranted. It is agreed that a second biopsy of a nodule that was AUS (Bethesda III) will be benign about 40% of the time. If the first biopsy was follciular neopasm/suspicioyus for FN (Bethesda IV),...

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