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Microsatellite Instability (MSI), HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome, by PCR
Test Information:	First-line screening test for Lynch syndrome. Directs additional molecular diagnostic testing for Lynch syndrome.
Test Details
Test Code:	9150
Special Notes:	Tumor AND normal epithelial tissue are required for testing. Samples will be sent to ARUP Laboratories.
Technical Information
Methodology:	Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Tumor Analysis
Specimen Type:	FFPE - Slide(s)
Requirements:	10 unstained 5um FFPE slides (5 tumor and 5 normal epithelial). (Min: 3 tumor tissue and 3 normal epithelial tissue slides). Protect from excessive heat. Please include a copy of corresponding surgical pathology report.
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at ambient temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F) or refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens. Less than 25 percent tumor or less than 50 percent normal epithelial tissue. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Specimen Type:	FFPE - Tumor Tissue
Requirements:	Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue, both tumor and normal epithelial blocks. Protect from excessive heat. Please include a copy of corresponding surgical pathology report.
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at ambient temperature (18-25°C/64-77°F) or refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens. Less than 25 percent tumor or less than 50 percent normal epithelial tissue. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	10-14 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	81301x1

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