Study: Afirma Genomic Test Can Reduce Unnecessary Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies in Thyroid Cancer

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A clinical utility study claimed use of the Afirma Gene Expression Classifier, developed by Veracyte Inc., can significantly reduce unnecessary surgeries in thyroid cancer diagnoses. The study was published in Cancer Cytopathology.

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