Test Name & Code:
• Test Name: Microsatellite Instability
• Test Code: 2242
• Test Code: 2242
Related Diseases & Genes:
• Colorectal cancer, hereditary nonpolyposis, type 1 (OMIM #: 120435)
• Lynch Syndrome I (OMIM #: 120435)
• Lynch Syndrome I (OMIM #: 120435)
Synonyms:
• MSI
Test Details:
• Methodology: PCR
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2-3 weeks
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2-3 weeks
Specimen Details:
• Specimen Collection: Tumour tissue
• Container: “Fresh tissue in sterile tube; or, Paraffin block”
• Container: “Fresh tissue in sterile tube; or, Paraffin block”
Testing Area(s):
• Oncogenetics
