We perform DNA Ploidy analysis using digital imaging analysis (DIA) on prostate cancers diagnosed at Bostwick Laboratories.

Role of DNA Ploidy Analysis in Prostate Cancer: Studies have shown that patients with diploid cancers (having normal DNA content in cancer cells) have longer cancer-free intervals and survival than those with non-diploid content. Diploid tumors are also more responsive to hormonal therapy.

How to request DNA Ploidy on your specimen: DNA Ploidy analysis is offered on prostate cancer specimens processed at Bostwick Laboratories per physician request. For specimens processed outside Bostwick Laboratories we require the paraffin block with the largest focus of cancer to be sent to us. We cut thin sections from the block and use them for ploidy analysis. The blocks are then returned to the referring laboratory.

To ensure reproducibility and consistency of assays performed at Bostwick Laboratories, we have implemented a very strict quality control program for both DNA ploidy staining and interpretation.

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