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Microsatellite Instability (MSI) by PCR Epic Compendium  

Desired Epic Build * = editable field  

Cerner Primary Mnemonic: MSI AP Tracking Case
PDM 258466
Informatics - WorkgroupFlow/Mol/Cytog - No Subgroup
Synonyms *
Display Name *Microsatellite Instability (MSI) by PCR
Specimen Sources (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Misc
Specimen Types (combined Order Entry and Specimen Navigator) *
Tissue
Body Fluids (types sent through AOEs)
Specimen Navigator Specimen Types
Specimen Navigator Specimen Sources
Specimen Navigator Short Name
Ordering info (EPIC SmartText)MSI by PCR is useful to detect deficiencies in mismatch repair genes. Stage II colorectal cancer patients with Microsatellite unstable tumors typically do not respond favorably to chemotherapy. An alternative test is MSI by IHC.
IP Orderable (inpatient) Yes
OP Orderable (outpatient) Yes
AOEs *

AP AOEs
Special History No
Build Comments
Filter *
Cerner Site Restrict
Cerner Results

Actual Epic Build 10/30/2025

PROCEDURE ID 194082
PDM 258466
ORDER DISPLAY NAME Microsatellite Instability (MSI) by PCR
PROCEDURE NAME MICROSATELLITE INSTABILITY (MSI) BY PCR
PROCEDURE MASTER NUMBER LAB4216
SHORT PROCEDURE NAME MICROSATELLITE INSTABILITY (MSI) BY PCR
CATEGORY CODE 21.0
CATEGORY CODE RECORD NAME LAB MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS ORDERABLES
SYNONYMS MSI PCR
CLINICALLY ACTIVE Yes
ORDERABLE Yes
PERFORMABLE Yes
FILTER GENOMICS
REFERENCE LINK URL https://labs.northwell.edu/epic/test/194082
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
DEFAULT SPECIMEN TYPE Tissue
SPECIMEN TYPE PICK LIST Tissue
SPECIMEN TYPE LIST Tissue
OP SPECIMEN TYPE LIST
SPECIMEN SOURCE PICK LIST Misc
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - MALE Misc
SPECIMEN SOURCE DEFAULT - FEMALE Misc
SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
OP SPECIMEN SOURCE LIST
IP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
OP LAB TEST COMPONENTS FOR REPORT
ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046700003", "3046700004", "3046200007", "3046700900", "3048500000"]
ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP LAB DISEASE
NH IP LAB DISEASE STAGE
NH IP LAB SPECIMEN SOURCE VIA ORDER 325
NH IP LAB CASE NUMBER
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS ["3046700003", "3046700004", "3046200007", "3046700900", "3048500000"]
INPATIENT ORDER QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP LAB DISEASE
NH IP LAB DISEASE STAGE
NH IP LAB SPECIMEN SOURCE VIA ORDER 325
NH IP LAB CASE NUMBER
ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTION OVERRIDE
INPATIENT QUESTION OVERRIDE
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST IP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDE IP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST OP RECORD NAME
LOCATION RESTRICT LIST INCLUDES OP
EDP AMB ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP PATIENT COMPLETED CONSENT
EDP IP ORDER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS RECORD NAME NH IP PATIENT COMPLETED CONSENT
EDP IP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP OP SPECIMEN SOURCE
EDP IP SPECIMEN TYPE
EDP OP SPECIMEN TYPE
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP IP BUTTONS T
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS S
DERIVED EDP OP BUTTONS T
IP ORDERABLE 1
OP ORDERABLE 1
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS
STANDARD LAB COMPONENTS RECORD NAME
COMPONENT DATA REQUIREMENT
EPIC OP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046200007 NH IP LAB SPECIMEN SOURCE VIA ORDER 325 Specimen Source: Category - INI No
3046700003 NH IP LAB DISEASE Disease Free Text No
3046700004 NH IP LAB DISEASE STAGE Disease Stage Free Text No
3046700900 NH IP LAB CASE NUMBER Associated AP Case Number Free Text Yes
3048500000 NH IP PATIENT COMPLETED CONSENT Patient completed consent? Yes/No Yes
EPIC IP AOEs

Question IDQuestion NameQuestionResponse TypeResponse ListRequire Response
3046200007 NH IP LAB SPECIMEN SOURCE VIA ORDER 325 Specimen Source: Category - INI No
3046700003 NH IP LAB DISEASE Disease Free Text No
3046700004 NH IP LAB DISEASE STAGE Disease Stage Free Text No
3046700900 NH IP LAB CASE NUMBER Associated AP Case Number Free Text Yes
3048500000 NH IP PATIENT COMPLETED CONSENT Patient completed consent? Yes/No Yes
EPIC Components (results - crosswalked through Cerner)