MLH1 Promoter Methylation Analysis

Message

This assay is performed on tumor tissue to detect hypermethylation of the MLH1 gene promoter. Bisulfite modification of tumor DNA and real-time PCR are used to quantify CpG methylation within the promoter. Percentage of methylated DNA (compared to total D

Test Code

LAB6017

Alias/See Also

MLH1 Methylation

CPT Codes
81288x1

Preferred Specimen

FFPE solid tumor tissue: Paraffin block is preferred. Alternatively, send 1 H&E slide plus 5-10 unstained slides cut at 5 or more microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative. Do not use zinc fixatives.

Instructions

Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.

Methodology
Molecular

Report Available

10 days

Clinical Significance

MLH1 promoter methylation analysis is useful to distinguish sporadic from inherited colorectal and endometrial cancers in tumors that are MLH1-deficient by IHC staining and/or have high levels of microsatellite instability (MSI-H). The majority of MSI in sporadic cases of these tumors is caused by MLH1 promoter hypermethylation, while hypermethylation is rare in inherited cases. MLH1 promoter methylation analysis results should be considered with other clinical risk factors in determination of likelihood of HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome.

Performing Laboratory
Neogenomics Laboratories

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.