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A313 : MLH-1 Promo. Methylation

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
MLH-1 PROMO.METHYLATION
Methodology:
Pyrosequencing
Clinical Utility:
Hypermethylation test used to help differentiate colon tumors between those with sporadic vs hereditary lineage. This test should only be used after a mismatch repair deficiency has been established for MLH1 (IHC or PCR).

ORDERING:

Test Code:
A313-9
Turnaround Time:
10 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue 1 999 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Primary Instruction: BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship with cold pack during warm weather.
Specimen Comment:
Please attach MSI results. Test cannot be performed without MSI results. Source and pathology report is required.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide, Shavings

Billing:

CPT Codes:
81288 x 1

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