Microsatellite Instability (MSI), HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome, by PCR
Order Name
MSI PCR
Test Number: 6905083
Revision Date 11/14/2022
Test Number: 6905083
Revision Date 11/14/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Microsatellite Instability (MSI), HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome, by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | Tissue | Paraffin Block | Room Temperature | |
| Instructions | Notes: Samples with greater than or equal to 4mm2 tumor and normal tissue surface area and greater than or equal to 50% tumor content are preferred. 3 mL of whole blood. Specimen Type: FFPE tissue block or slides, lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (sodium heparin) tube Specimen Storage: Blocks and slides at room temperature; whole blood at 2(degree)C to 8(degree)C Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: This assay needs BOTH (1)DNA prepared from FFPE (formalin- fixed and paraffin-embedded) tumor tissue and (2)matched normal tissue (FFPE or blood). Please provide a copy of the pathology report. This test will be delayed if the pathology report is not rece |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 10 - 14 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 511855 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 511855 |
| CPT Code(s) | 88381, 81301 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |