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Epic Code LAB1230879 CXCR4 Mutation Analysis

Important Note

May be ordered concurrently with MYD88 Mutation Analysis on the same specimen.

Test Name Alias

MYD88 | CXCR4

Interface Order Alias

1230879

Quick Collect

+A

Clinical Information

Studies have shown that mutations in this gene are found in up to 40% of patients with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia/Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (WM/LPL) and can impact ibrutinib response. 

Ordering Instructions

Typically ordered by pathologists

Specimen Type

Bone Marrow or Blood

Collection Instructions

 Submit only one specimen type*:

 

Specimen Collection: Bone Marrow

Container(s): Lavender top or Pink top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

 

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Lavender top or Pink top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL (2 microtainers)

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
  • Offsite/Phlebotomist instructions:
    • Centrifuge/Spin: No
    • Aliquot: Yes
    • Transport Temperature: Ambient (room temperature)

 

Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE) Bone Marrow clot

Collection Instructions: Area of interest marked on block or accompanying H&E slide.

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient (room temperature)

Specimen Stability

Whole Blood/Bone Marrow

Ambient: 72 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: Not Available

Laboratory Retention: Extracted DNA retained greater than 1 year

 

FFPE Bone Marrow Clot

Ambient: Forever

Laboratory Retention: Extracted DNA retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Performed once per week

Usual turn-around time, less than 7 days

Reference Range

Not detected

Performing Department

Molecular Diagnostics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Next generation sequencing by Ion AmpliSeq technology

CPT

81479

CDM Code

3008147911

Epic Test ID

1230102546

Reviewed Date

Under Review (2/21/24)