HLX MYD88 L265P Case

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis
EPIC Order Name	MYD88 L265P Mutation Molecular Detection
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
Specimen Volume	1-3 mL Whole Blood or 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
Result Interpretation Detected (mutation is present) Not detected (mutation is absent)
Forms	Heme/Onc Requisition Molecular test Requisition Form

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