UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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MGMT Methylation
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MGMT / HCMGMT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81479
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| Methodology: |
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PCR
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MGMT Methylation analysis is useful in predicting tumor response to temozolomide. This test is a consultative evaluation.
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Paraffin block
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation.
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