What is mir-THYpe®?
What is mir-THYpe®?
It is a molecular test based on microRNAs that analyzes fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) material to determine whether a thyroid nodule classified as Bethesda III or IV has benign or malignant characteristics.
No new puncture is required: it is performed using the same sample already obtained in the FNA.
Key benefits
- Avoid unnecessary surgeries: reduce avoidable surgical procedures by up to 75%.
- High diagnostic accuracy: negative predictive value of 96% and positive predictive value of 76%.
- Based on international clinical evidence and recommended by guidelines from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and NCCN.
- Supports surgical planning: identifies markers associated with aggressive tumors, optimizing therapeutic decision-making.
Molecular markers analyzed
- miR-375: associated with medullary carcinoma.
- miR-146b: associated with risk of papillary carcinoma.
- BRAF V600E and TERT C228T/C250T: mutations linked to increased tumor aggressiveness.
Molecular markers analyzed
- miR-375: associated with medullary carcinoma.
- miR-146b: associated with risk of papillary carcinoma.
- BRAF V600E and TERT C228T/C250T: mutations linked to increased tumor aggressiveness.
Recommended for patients with Bethesda III or IV cytology results, when there is uncertainty about the need for surgery.