CMS_1143 Microsatellite (MSI) Test by PCR
Single Biomarkers and Panels
Specimen Type
FFPE Slides / Cytology Smear
Specimen Requirements
1. Surgical/Biopsy - 10 unstained FFPE (5-10µm) and 1 H&E slides with tumour content ≥40%
2. Core biopsy/FNA - 16 unstained FFPE (5-10µm) and 1 H&E slides with tumour content ≥40%
3. Cytology Smear - 2 or more unstained slides, with > 1000 tumour cells / >3000 nucleated cells, tumour content ≥40%
*MSI: 1x H&E + 5 unstained FFPE Tumour Slides with Tumour Content ≥25%
Turnaround Time
3 working days
*calculated from one day after sample is received at Angsana