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Test ID: BRMLH    
MLH1 Hypermethylation and BRAF Mutation Analysis, Tumor

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

An adjunct to MSI / Microsatellite Instability (MSI), Tumor and IHC / Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor testing, when colon tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein expression, to help distinguish a somatic versus germline event prior to performing expensive germline testing

 

An adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon tumor from the same patient demonstrates MSI-H and loss of MLH1 protein expression

Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct genetic test or proper submission of the test request

If this test is ordered in conjunction with the MLH1 immunostain (IHC / Mismatch Repair [MMR] Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor) and MSI (MSI / Microsatellite Instability [MSI], Tumor), this test will only be performed when clinically indicated.

Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
PBMLHMLH1 Hypermethylation/BRAF MutationNoYes

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
BBRAFBRAF AnalysisYes, (order BRAFT)No
BMLHHMLH1 Hypermethylation AnalysisYes, (order ML1HM)No

Additional Tests Lists tests that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
SLIRVSlide Review in MGNo, (Bill Only)Yes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, BRAF analysis and MLH1 hypermethylation analysis will always be performed. The exception would be if the tissue origin is an endometrial tumor; in those cases MLH1 hypermethylation analysis will be performed. If an endometrial tumor does not show loss of MLH1 by immunohistochemistry, we could still run BRAF and not do MLH1 hypermethylation.

 

When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.

 

See Lynch Syndrome Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Analysis

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

MLH1 Hypermethylation/BRAF Mutation

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

BRAF Mutation
BRAF V600E
Hypermethylation
MLH1 Hypermethylation
Promoter Hypermethylation
MLBRF