Test ID: FMGMM
MGMT(O (6)-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase (MGMT) Assay) Gene Methylation Assay
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Tissue
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, shipped Ambient.
Or
Four precut unstained slides from paraffin block cut in 5 uM sections, shipped Ambient.
NOTE: Please provide copy of the pathology report.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | NA |
| Thawing: | NA |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Tumor block containing insufficient tumor tissue; tumor fixed in heavy metal fixative; broken or stained slides. |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Ambient | |
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