MGMT Methylation Detection by PCR
Order Name
MGMT PCR
Test Number: 6904833
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6904833
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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MGMT Methylation Detection by PCR
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Real Time PCR/Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Tissue | Paraffin Block | Room Temperature | |
| Instructions | Notes: 50mm2 total tumor area is required for testing. Two unstained slides at 5 uM AND one matching H&E slide OR three unstained slides at 5 uM. Specimen Type: Paraffin Tube Specimen Storage: Maintain blocks/slides at room temperature. Specimen Collection: FFPE tissue block OR eight unstained slides at 5 uM AND one matching H&E slide OR nine precut unstained slides from a paraffin block in 5-uM sections. Special Instructions: Please provide a copy of the pathology report. Sample submission without a copy of the pathology report may delay testing. Please direct any questions regarding this test to customer service at 800-345-4363. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 7-10 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 489280 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 489280 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81287, 88381 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |