Diagnostic test
Microsatellite Instability (MSI) - (Outlab)
About test
What does Microsatellite Instability (MSI) - (Outlab) measure?
This test evaluates microsatellite instability (MSI), a pattern of changes in short repeated DNA sequences that can occur when DNA repair mechanisms are impaired. It may be used to help assess certain cancers, support evaluation for inherited cancer predisposition syndromes, and inform treatment planning in some situations. Results are interpreted together with pathology findings, medical history, and other relevant laboratory tests.
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