Molar Pregnancy Comprehensive Consultation
Also known as: CEN1/CEN11 and p57
Use
This consult-based test is designed to differentiate between complete molar pregnancy, partial molar pregnancy, and hydropic abortus by integrating FISH analysis (centromeres 1 and 11) and IHC for p57, which is critical for accurate diagnosis and guiding clinical management.
Special Instructions
Available on a consult basis only. Level of service: Global. NYS clients must provide date and time of collection for storage and transportation.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (FISH)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
FFPE tissue block preferred; FISH requires one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus four positively charged unstained slides (4–5 microns). IHC requires one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (4–5 microns). Block and slide identifiers must match requisition.