

MGMT PROMOTER METHYLATION DETECTION
Specimen Required
Rejection Criteria
Methodology
Stability
Reference Range
Performed
Tumor Tissue: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport tissue block and 5 unstained 5 micron slides. |
Rejection Criteria
Specimens fixed in alternative fixatives | |||
Heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5) | |||
Decalcified specimens | |||
Less than 25% tumor |
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/MassARRAY/MAL-DI-TOF |
Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
Reference Range
See report |
Performed
DNA Isolation: Sunday - Saturday; Assay: Varies |
Turnaround Time | 10 - 14 days | ||||
Test Code | MGPMD | ||||
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