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Test ID: ML1HM    
MLH1 Hypermethylation Analysis, Tumor

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

An adjunct to MSI / Microsatellite Instability (MSI), Tumor and Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor when colon or endometrial 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 or endometrial tumor demonstrates MSI-H and loss of MLH1 protein expression

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, 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 Analys, Tumor

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

Hypermethylation
MLH1 Hypermethylation
Promoter Hypermethylation
MLH1HM