MLH1 gene methylation analysis in Blood by Molecular genetics method 97760-3
LOINC Code
| LOINC code | 97760-3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | MLH1 gene methylation analysis in Blood by Molecular genetics method | ||
| description | MLH1 gene methylation analysis in blood is performed as an adjunct to positive hypermethylation in tumor to distinguish between somatic and germline hypermethylation, or as an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon or endometrial tumor demonstrates microsatellite instability-H (MSI-H) and loss of MLH1 protein expression. | ||
| status | ACTIVE | ||
Fully-Specified Name | |||
| component | MLH1 gene methylation analysis | ||
| property | Find = Finding | ||
| time | Pt = Point in time: To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements. | ||
| system | Bld = Whole blood | ||
| scale | Doc = Document: A document that could be in many formats (XML, narrative, etc.) | ||
| method | Molgen = Molecular Genetics: General class of methods used to detect genetic attributes on a molecular basis including RFL, PCR and other methods. | ||
Additional Names | |||
| short name | MLH1 Methyl Anl Bld | ||
Basic Attributes | |||
| class | MOLPATH | ||
| type | 1 Laboratory | ||
| order vs. observation | Both | ||
Associated Observations | |||
LOINC codes that represent optional associated observation(s) for a clinical observation or laboratory test. A LOINC term may represent a single associated observation or panel containing several associated observations. | |||
History/Usage | |||
| first released | |||
| last updated | 2.70 | ||
| last change type | ADD - added | ||
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