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Test ID: MCSMP MayoComplete Sarcoma Mutation Panel, 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:

Specimen Type: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block with acceptable amount of tumor tissue.

 

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Tissue slides

Slides: 1 Stained and 10 unstained

Collection Instructions: Submit 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 slides (direct smears or ThinPrep)

Slides: 1 to 3 Slides

Collection Instructions: Submit 1 to 3 slides stained and coverslipped with a preferred total of 5000 nucleated cells, or a minimum of at least 3000 nucleated cells.

Note: Glass coverslips are preferred; plastic coverslips are acceptable but will result in longer turnaround times.

Additional Information: Cytology slides will not be returned.


Useful For

Primarily for identifying mutations that help in the diagnosis of specific soft tissue and bone tumors (sarcoma)

 

Secondarily for identifying mutations that have therapeutic or prognostic significance

 

Assessing microsatellite instability for immunotherapy decisions

Genetics Test Information

This test uses targeted next-generation sequencing to evaluate for somatic mutations within the ALK, APC, BAP1, BCOR, BRAF, CDKN2A, CTNNB1, DICER1, EED, EGFR, FGFR4, GNA11, GNA14, GNAQ, GNAS, H3-3A, H3-3B, KIT, MDM2, MED12, MYOD1, NF1, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PTPRD, ROS1, SMARCB1, SUZ12, TERT-promoter, TP53, and TSC2 genes. This test also assesses for microsatellite instability status and BCOR internal tandem duplications. See Targeted Genes and Methodology Details for MayoComplete Sarcoma Panels for details regarding the targeted gene regions evaluated by this test.

 

This test is performed to evaluate for somatic mutations within solid tumor samples. It does not assess for germline alterations within the genes listed.

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
SLIRV Slide Review in MG No Yes

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Sequence Capture and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Reporting Name

MayoComplete Sarcoma Mutation Panel

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

Molecular analysis of biomarkers is increasingly being utilized in oncology practices to support and guide diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of patients. For example, the identification of MYOD1 mutations can be helpful in establishing a diagnosis of sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma. In addition, microsatellite instability status is an important biomarker for determining effective immunotherapeutic treatment options for patients with solid tumors.

 

This next-generation sequencing assay interrogates targeted regions to assess for the presence of somatic mutations across 31 genes associated with soft tissue tumors: ALK, APC, BAP1, BCOR, BRAF, CDKN2A, CTNNB1, DICER1, EED, EGFR, FGFR4, GNA11, GNA14, GNAQ, GNAS, H3-3A, H3-3B, KIT, MDM2, MED12, MYOD1, NF1, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PTPRD, ROS1, SMARCB1, SUZ12, TERT-promoter, TP53, and TSC2 genes. This test also assesses for BCOR internal tandem duplications.

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. 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

2. Spurr L, Li M, Alomran N, et al. Systematic pan-cancer analysis of somatic allele frequency. Sci Rep. 2018;8(1):7735. Published 2018 May 16. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25462-0

3. Apellaniz-Ruiz M, McCluggage WG, Foulkes WD. DICER1-associated embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and adenosarcoma of the gynecologic tract: Pathology, molecular genetics, and indications for molecular testing. Genes Chromosomes Cancer. 2021;60(3):217-233

4. Agaram NP, LaQuaglia MP, Alaggio R, et al: MYOD1-mutant spindle cell and sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma: an aggressive subtype irrespective of age. A reappraisal for molecular classification and risk stratification. Mod Pathol. 2019 Jan;32(1):27-36. doi:10.1038/s41379-018-0120-9

5. WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board: Soft tissue and bone tumours. 5th ed. World Health Organization; 2022. WHO Classification of Tumours. Vol 3.

6. Gao P, Seebacher NA, Hornicek F, et al. Advances in sarcoma gene mutations and therapeutic targets. Cancer Treat Rev. 2018;62:98-109

7. Marino-Enriquez A, Lauria A, Przybyl J, et al. BCOR Internal tandem duplication in high-grade uterine sarcomas. Am J Surg Pathol. 2018;42(3):335-341. doi: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000000993

8. Marcus L, Lemery SJ, Keegan P, Pazdur R. FDA approval summary: Pembrolizumab for the treatment of microsatellite instability-high solid tumors. Clin Cancer Res. 2019;25(13):3753-3758. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-18-4070

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

12 to 20 days

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

81457

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MCSMP MayoComplete Sarcoma Mutation Panel 73977-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
617857 Result 82939-0
617858 Interpretation 69047-9
617859 Additional Information 48767-8
617860 Specimen 31208-2
617861 Tissue ID 80398-1
617862 Method 85069-3
617863 Disclaimer 62364-5
617864 Released By 18771-6
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