MYD88 Mutation Analysis Build info

Synonyms

  • MYD88, MUTATION ANALYSIS
  • LAB11613

Short Name

MYD88, MUTATION ANALYSIS

Procedure Master Number

LAB11613

Procedure ID

115541

Clinical Info

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.

Specimen Type

Blood, Bone Marrow

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen: 5 mL whole blood in EDTA lavender top (2mL min)
or
2 mL Bone Marrow in EDTA Lavender top ( 0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Days Performed

TAT: 6 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

CPT

81305
Loinc code; Pending assignment

PDM

225202

Results