MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection PCR Quant
Order Name
MYD88 L265P PCR
Test Number: 6906225
Revision Date 10/30/2023
Test Number: 6906225
Revision Date 10/30/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection PCR Quant
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type/Preparation: Whole Blood: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) Bone Marrow: Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL) FFPE Tumor Tissue: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Storage/Transport Temperature: Whole Blood, Bone Marrow: Refrigerated. FFPE Tumor Tissue: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Unacceptable Conditions: Whole Blood, Bone Marrow : Plasma, Serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. FFPE Tumor Tissue: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives, heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5), or tissue sections on slides. Decalcified specimens. Stability: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable. FFPE Tumor Tissue: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Varies |
| Expected TAT | 5-10 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in distinguishing lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) from other low-grade B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders which may be in the differential diagnosis. Monitoring of individuals with LPL diagnosis and previously identified MYD88 L265P mutation |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 2009318 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 81305 |
| Internal Comments | 12/29/18: Updated CPT (SN) 2/15/35: Updated notes and instructions (SN) 10/30/23: Updated per Julie Kurlin hlp tkt instructions section, hdm |
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| Lab Section | Reference Lab |