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Molar Pregnancy Molecular Analysis

TEST DIRECTORY

Test Name

Molar Pregnancy Molecular Analysis

Preauthorization

Third party preauthorization required. Click here for details.

Alternate Names

Molecular Analysis of POC

Description

Molecular analysis of molar pregnancies using short tandem repeat (STR) markers to differentiate complete hydatidiform moles (CHM) from partial hydatidiform moles (PHM) and non-molar abortuses.

Test Code

56205

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

FFPE tissue

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must contain both villous and decidua tissue.

Storage Requirements

Store specimens at room temperature (15 to 30°C) until transported. DO NOT freeze.

Causes for Rejections

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GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

7 days

Methodology

PCR and Capillary electrophoresis

CPT Code

81265, 88381