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MYD88, Mutation Analysis

Test Summary

L265P mutation in the MYD88 gene is found in approximately 90% of WaldenstrÖm macroglobulinemia and IgM-expressing lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL). There is a low incidence of L265P MYD88 mutation in other systemic CD5-negative B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders including atypical chronic lymphocytic leukemia, nodal marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), splenic MZL and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)-type MZL.
This PCR-based DNA pyrosequencing assay sensitively detects the L265P MYD88 mutation and can be used to help diagnose WaldenstrÖm macroglobulinemia or IgM-expressing lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and to help in stratifying or subclassifying patients with IgM monoclonal gammopathy.

Aliases

  • N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL whole blood • 0.5 mL bone marrow • 6 slides

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood and Bone marrow aspirate
  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
  • Tissue block and slides
  • Room temperature: Indefinitely
  • Refrigerated: Indefinitely

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD-B (yellow-top) tube • 2 mL bone marrow aspirate collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block • 10 slides tissue submitted in a slide holder • Extracted DNA from CLIA-certified laboratory

Unacceptable Specimens

Frozen specimens

Order Code

MYDMUT

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6370

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 81305

Billing Code

  • 670865

CPT Statement

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Sunday morning; Report available: 7 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL whole blood • 0.5 mL bone marrow • 6 slides

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood and Bone marrow aspirate
  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
  • Tissue block and slides
  • Room temperature: Indefinitely
  • Refrigerated: Indefinitely

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD-B (yellow-top) tube • 2 mL bone marrow aspirate collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block • 10 slides tissue submitted in a slide holder • Extracted DNA from CLIA-certified laboratory

Unacceptable Specimens

Frozen specimens

Billing

CPT Code

  • 81305

Billing Code

  • 670865

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Sunday morning; Report available: 7 days