MSI-High

Biomarker

Microsatellite instability-high status reflects deficient DNA mismatch repair. MSI-High tumors are eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies across tumor types.

Approvals
3
Indications
1
Therapies
2
Mapped tests
2

Where this biomarker is used

Each approval combines this biomarker with a specific indication and therapy. Select a therapy in the tables below to open its FDA-defined testing pathway.

Indication-specific approvals

Approvals where MSI-High is defined directly in the indication labeling.

No indication-specific approvals are currently mapped for this biomarker.

Tumor-agnostic approvals

Approvals defined at the solid tumor level where MSI-High is part of the eligibility criteria.

LevelBiomarker criteriaTherapies
Solid Tumors
  • Microsatellite instability-High

Tests that measure this biomarker

These assays report MSI-High as part of their validated menu. In many cases they are identified in FDA labeling as acceptable companion diagnostics for specific approvals.

Test
FoundationOne CDx
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
Method
NGS
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)

Reports MSI-High as part of its biomarker panel.

Test
MI Cancer Seek (MCS)
Caris Life Sciences
Method
NGS
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)

Reports MSI-High as part of its biomarker panel.

This view is scoped to MSI-High. You can also see how it compares with other biomarkers and indications on the Know Your Companions™ map.