Microsatellite Instability (MSI) MSI
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Microsatellite Instability (MSI) |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
Clinical Info |
MSI by PCR is useful to detect deficiencies in mismatch repair genes. Stage II colorectal cancer patients with Microsatellite unstable tumors typically do not respond favorably to chemotherapy. An alternative test is MSI by IHC. |
Specimen Type |
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Container |
Paraffin Block |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Embedded Block |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
BioReference Laboratories-GenPath |
CPT |
81301 |
PDM |
1559241 |
Result InterpretationSee Report |
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Forms |
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