MYD88 L265P Mutation Analysis
Test Mnemonic
MYD88
CPT Codes
- 81305 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume4 mL | TypeWhole blood | ContainerEDTA (Lavender) | Collect TemperatureAmbient | Transport TemperatureRefrigerated | Special Instructions |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume1 mL | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructionswhole blood |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Environmental ConditionAmbient | Descriptionblood: 48 hours |
| Environmental ConditionRefrigerated | Descriptionblood: 7 days |
| Environmental ConditionFrozen | Descriptionblood: unacceptable |
Days Performed
3 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| NameDroplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | Description |
Reference Range
| MYD88 L265P MUTATION RESULT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| MYD88 L265P MUTATION RESULT | Sex | Age From | Age ToNormal | TypeRefer to report | Range |
Special Info
Ambient up to 24 hours. Refrigerated up to 7 days.
Clinical Info
This test is designed to detect the point mutation c.794T>C, p.L265P in the MYD88 gene. MYD88 L265P mutations are present in the majority of cases of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma and, less commonly, in other B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.