Test Code MYODT MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor
Ordering Guidance
Multiple oncology (cancer) gene panels are available. For more information see Hematology, Oncology, and Hereditary Test Selection Guide.
Necessary Information
A pathology report (final or preliminary), at minimum containing the following information, must accompany specimen for testing to be performed:
1. Patient name
2. Block number-must be on all blocks, slides, and paperwork (can be handwritten on the paperwork)
3. Tissue collection date
4. Source of the tissue
Specimen Required
This assay requires at least 20% tumor nuclei.
-Preferred amount of tumor area with sufficient percent tumor nuclei: tissue 216 mm(2)
-Minimum amount of tumor area: tissue 36 mm(2)
-These amounts are cumulative over up to 10 unstained slides and must have adequate percent tumor nuclei.
-Tissue fixation: 10% neutral buffered formalin, not decalcified
-For specimen preparation guidance, see Tissue Requirement for Solid Tumor Next-Generation Sequencing. In this document, the sizes are given as 4 mm x 4 mm x 10 slides as preferred: approximate/equivalent to 144 mm(2) and the minimum as 3 mm x 1 mm x 10 slides: approximate/equivalent to 36 mm(2).
Preferred: Submit 3, if available, or 2 of the following specimens.
Acceptable: Submit at least one of the following specimens.
Specimen Type: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block with acceptable amount of tumor tissue.
Specimen Type: Tissue slide
Slides: 1 Hematoxylin and eosin-stained and 10 unstained
Collection Instructions:
Submit the followings slides:
1 Slide stained with hematoxylin and eosin
AND
10 Unstained, nonbaked slides with 5-micron thick sections of the tumor tissue.
Note: The total amount of required tumor nuclei can be obtained by scraping up to 10 slides from the same block.
Additional Information: Unused unstained slides will not be returned.
Specimen Type: Cytology slide (direct smears or ThinPrep)
Slides: 1 to 3 Slides
Collection Instructions: Submit 1 to 3 slides stained and coverslipped with a total of 5000 nucleated cells (preferred) or at least 3000 nucleated cells (minimum).
Note: Glass coverslips are preferred; plastic coverslips are acceptable but will result in longer turnaround times.
Additional Information: Cytology slides will not be returned. An image of the slides will be stored per regulatory requirements.
Useful For
Identifying specific mutations within the MYOD1 gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification
Assisting in the clinical management of patients with spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma
Additional Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
SLIRV | Slide Review in MG | No, (Bill Only) | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Reporting Name
MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, TumorSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
The interpretation of molecular biomarker analysis includes an overview of the results and the associated diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications.
Clinical Reference
1. Anderson WJ, Doyle LA. Updates from the 2020 World Health Organization Classification of soft tissue and bone tumours. Histopathology. 2021;78(5):644-657
2. Strom SP. Current practices and guidelines for clinical next-generation sequencing oncology testing. Cancer Biol Med. 2016;13(1):3-11. doi:10.28092/j.issn.2095-3941.2016.0004
3. Spurr L, Li M, Alomran N, et al. Systematic pan-cancer analysis of somatic allele frequency. Sci Rep. 2018;8(1):7735. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25462-0
4. Berkes CA, Tapscott SJ. MyoD and the transcriptional control of myogenesis. Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2005;16(4-5):585-595
5. Kohsaka S, Shukla N, Ameur N. A recurrent neomorphic mutation in MYOD1 defines a clinically aggressive subset of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma associated with PI3K-AKT pathway mutations. Nat Genet. 2014;46(6):595-600
6. Rekhi B, Upadhyay P, Ramteke MP, Dutt A. MYOD1 (L122R) mutations are associated with spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcomas with aggressive clinical outcomes. Mod Pathol. 2016;29(12):1532-1540
7. Agaram NP, LaQuaglia MP, Alaggio R. MYOD1-mutant spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma: an aggressive subtype irrespective of age. A reappraisal for molecular classification and risk stratification. Mod Pathol. 2019;32(1):27-36
8. Shern JF, Selfe J, Izquierdo E. Genomic classification and clinical outcome in rhabdomyosarcoma: a report from an international consortium. J Clin Oncol. 2021;39(26):2859-2871
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 20 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88381-Microdissection, manual
81479
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MYODT | MYOD1 Mutation Analysis, Tumor | 105595-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
619686 | Result | 82939-0 |
619687 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
619688 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
619689 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
619690 | Tissue ID | 80398-1 |
619691 | Method | 48767-8 |
619692 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
619693 | Released By | 18771-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.