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MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection

CPT 81305
Synonyms
  • MYD88 Mutation Analysis by Real Time PCR

Test Details

Cancer Type

Hematologic malignancies, Lymphoma

Technology Used

Molecular

Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days

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Use

Detection of MYD88 L265P mutation helps differentiate lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL)/Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM) from other lymphomas.

Specimen Requirements

Information on collection, storage, and volume

Specimen

Blood, bone marrow, fresh tissue, paraffin-embedded tissue

Container

EDTA lavender top tube, heparin (green top) tube, sterile container

Storage Instructions

If a specimen is unsuitable or is suspected of being contaminated by another specimen, the specimen is rejected. Unsuitable specimens include, but are not limited to: sample >48 hours old; frozen whole blood, serum or marrow; a leaking tube; clotted blood or marrow; a grossly hemolyzed specimen or otherwise visibly degraded or unsuitable; and specimens containing suspicious foreign material.

Collection

For PET, 4 5-slides or 2 10-slides

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