Microsatellite Instability (MSI), HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome
Medical Test

Diseases (10)
Diagnostic Testing (5)
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (Lynch syndrome)
10
Note:

The sensitivity of microsatellite instability (MSI) testing for Lynch Syndrome is about 85-95%.

Colorectal Cancer
7
Note:

Differential diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis type colon cancer (HNPCC)

Malignant neoplasm, colon
7
Note:

Differential diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis type colon cancer (HNPCC)

Metastatic colon cancer
7
Note:

Differential diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis type colon cancer (HNPCC)

Disease Management Testing (1)
Malignant neoplasm, endometrium (endometrial cancer)
9
Note:

Useful as screen for Lynch Syndrome if endometrial carcinoma has been diagnosed.

Other Supportive/Alternative Tests (4)