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HelpTest Code MYD88 MYD88 L265P Mutation Detection
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB3040410 |
| NBS code | LBC13209 |
| Service code | 1035086 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: For whole blood, please send 4 tubes (3 mL each), for bone marrow aspirate, please send 1 tube (3 mL)
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Tissue sections
Container/Tube: Slides (uncoated)
Specimen Quantity: One H&E and five unstained sections of 10 micron thickness
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Quantity: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Eye aqueous and vitreous
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Quantity: Entire collection
Methodology
Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (AS-PCR)
Days and Times Performed
TAT 20 days
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of MYD88 L265P mutation aids in the distinction of Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM) or lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) from Marginal zone lymphomas (MZLs), IgM-secreting myeloma (MM), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Update
Last updated 11/06/2026
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.