Test Name:

MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis

CPT Code:

81305 / 88112

Turn Around Time:

3 – 7 days

Clinical Application:

Detection of the MYD88 L265P mutation in lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia

Diagnosis and monitoring.

Methodology:

Allele specific (AS)PCR, LoD: 0.1%

Optional: for increased specificity Sanger sequencing on sorted cell fractions

Specimen Requirements:

DNA-based assays

Peripheral Blood: Minimum 2 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 2 mL in sodium heparin (green top)

Bone Marrow: Minimum 1 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 1 mL in sodium heparin (green top)

Paraffin Sections: Minimum of 5 sections at 3 microns each

Note: FFPE bone marrow biopsies can result in inadequate DNA due to decalcification (clots sections preferable).

FFPE for Dermatology-related specimens are not accepted.

FFPE is not an acceptable sample for NGS-based assays.

Storage and Transportation:

Please store and ship specimens at ambient temperatures.

Please refer to our full specimen requirements at Hematologics/Specimen Requirements for additional information and for directions on the storage and shipping of extracted DNA or RNA.