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Test Name Alias
MDY88 Mutation Analysis | 7134
Interface Order Alias
55090
Quick Collect
+A
Clinical Information
MYD88 mutation L265P is essential to differentiate Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia/Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (WM/LPL) from non-IgM B cell lymphomas and plasma cell myeloma.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one specimen type*:
*Specimen Type: Bone Marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top or Pink top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
*Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top or Pink top (EDTA)
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
Pediatric volume: 1.0 mL (2 microtainers)
Okay for capillary collect? Yes
*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
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
Reflex Information
Pathologist reflex order
Test Frequency
Performed once per week
Usual turn-around time, less than 7 days
Reference Range
An interpretative report will be provided.
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
81305
CDM Code
3008130501
Epic Test ID
1230101838
Mayo Access Code
unavailable
Reviewed Date
6/22/2023