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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Useful in distinguishing lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) from other low-grade B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders which may be in the differential diagnosis. Use when monitoring patients with LPL diagnosis and previously identified MYD88 L265P mutation.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Whole blood or bone marrow in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Whole Blood : Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) Bone Marrow : Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Whole Blood, Bone Marrow: Refrigerated
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Plasma, serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Bone specimens submitted in non-EDTA decalcifier.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
5-10 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection by PCR, Quantitative
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