New FISH Test Developed for Colorectal Cancer Detection

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 23 Nov 2009

New tissue-based fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technology is the first test developed for the detection of chromosomal anomalies associated with colon cancer.

"We are excited to be the first laboratory to offer GastroFISH for the colon. Using current histological techniques, identifying adenomas with a high risk for progression to cancer is not possible. Multitarget FISH will be helpful in the identification of these adenomas in conjunction with histology,” said Junqi Qian, M.D., director of molecular diagnostics at Bostwick Laboratories (Glen Allen, VA, USA).

GastroFISH, developed by Gastrocor (Glen Allen, VA, USA), is a diagnostic test with a high sensitivity and specificity that will aid in the differential diagnosis of adenoma from adenocarcinoma. The results from GastroFISH, together with a pathology diagnosis, will assist the physician in guiding a more effective treatment plan for the patient.

Related Links:
Gastrocor