MYD88 L265P Mutation Molecular Detection Build info

Synonyms

• MYD88 L265P MUTATION ANALYSIS
• LAB14271

Short Name

MYD88 L265P MUTATION ANALYSIS

Procedure Master Number

LAB14271

Procedure ID

184722

Clinical Info

MYD88 L265P mutation is present in approximately 90% of cases of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
(WM)/lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) cases. Detection of MYD88 L265P
mutation is useful in differentiating LPL from other B-cell lymphoproliferative
disorders with overlapping clinicopathological features.

Specimen Type

Blood, Bone Marrow

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Lavender Top Tube
Specimen: 1-3 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow 

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimens are stable for a week refrigerated

Methodology

Allele specific Real Time PCR

Days Performed

Monday through Friday. TAT: 8 calendar Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

81305

PDM

248467

Results