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MLH1 Promoter Methylation, Paraffin

Test Code
AP MLH1-ARUP


Alias/See Also
ARUP test code 3004308 MLH1PCR HNPCC screening Lynch syndrome screening


CPT Codes
81288 (ZB229)

Instructions
Include surgical pathology report.

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Less than 25 percent tumor. DNA extracted by a non-CLIA lab. DNA extracted without a corresponding circled H&E slide. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Decalcified specimens.


FDA Status
LDT

Additional Information
MLH1 Promoter Methylation, Paraffin


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.