DNA Content/Cell Cycle Analysis, Hydatidiform Mole
Test Mnemonic
DNAHYD
CPT Codes
- 88182 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- DNA Ploidy for Hydatidiform Moles
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Paraffin block | Refrigerated | Paraffin embed tissue block with Hydatidiform mole. If no normal tissue is included in the block, please supply a control tissue block to be processed in parallel. Include H&E stained slide and surgical pathology report. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Ambient | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Tue, Thu
Turnaround Time
5 - 11 days
Reference Range
Clinical Info
A thin section of each tissue submitted is stained with H&E. The DNA content is classified as diploid, triploid, tetraploid or aneuploid. The DNA index is the ratio of the DNA content of abnormal cells compared to normal cells.