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Test Code IDTRT IDH1, IDH2, and TERT 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:
Specimen Type: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block with acceptable amount of tumor tissue.

 

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Tissue slide
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 slide (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

Identifying specific mutations within the IDH1 and IDH2 genes and the TERT promoter to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification

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.

Method Name

Sequence Capture Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Reporting Name

IDH1/2 and TERT Mutation Analysis

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Specimens that have been decalcified (all methods)
Specimens that have not been formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, except for cytology slides
Extracted nucleic acid (DNA/RNA)		 Reject

Clinical Information

IDH1 and IDH2 (IDH) genes encode enzymes involved in cellular glucose metabolism. Mutations in IDH genes primarily involve codons R132 in IDH1 and R140 and R172 in IDH2, and lead to the neomorphic ability to generate oncometabolite R(-)-2-hydroxyglutarate, which contributes to tumorigenesis.

 

TERT gene encodes the catalytic subunit of telomerase, an enzyme complex that regulates telomere length. Mutations in the TERT promoter primarily involve the mutational hotspot positions c.-124 (also known as C228) and c.-146 (also known as C250) and increase telomerase activity allowing tumor cells to overcome cellular senescence.

 

IDH and TERT promoter mutations are essential diagnostic molecular biomarkers for diffuse gliomas, a group of central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Testing for both biomarkers is often diagnostically necessary. This test simultaneously assesses for somatic mutations involving the IDH and TERT promoter genes. IDH and TERT promoter mutations are also molecular biomarkers for a variety of non-CNS tumors but usually do not co-occur and would be best evaluated by stand-alone IDH and TERT promoter tests.

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.

Cautions

This test cannot differentiate between somatic and germline alterations. Additional testing may be necessary to clarify the significance of results if there is a potential hereditary risk.

 

DNA variants of uncertain significance may be identified.

 

A negative result does not rule out the presence of a variant that may be present below the limits of detection of this assay. In a specimen with 20% or more tumor content, the analytical sensitivity of this assay for sequence reportable alterations is 5% mutant allele frequency with a minimum coverage of 500X.

 

Point mutations and small deletion-insertion mutations will only be detected in the IDH1 and IDH2 genes and the TERT promoter. This test may detect single exon deletions but does not detect multi-exon deletions, duplications, or genomic copy number variants.

 

Variant allele frequency (VAF) is the percentage of sequencing reads supporting a specific variant divided by the total sequencing reads at that position. In somatic testing, VAF should be interpreted in the context of several factors, including, but not limited to, tumor purity/heterogeneity/copy number status (ploidy, gains/losses, loss of heterozygosity) and sequencing artifact/misalignment.(1,2)

 

Rare alterations (ie, polymorphisms) may be present that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results.

 

Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical, tumor sampling, histopathological, and other laboratory data. If results obtained do not match other clinical or laboratory findings, contact the laboratory for discussion. Misinterpretation of results may occur if the information provided is inaccurate or incomplete.

 

Reliable results are dependent on adequate specimen collection and processing. This test has been validated on cytology slides and formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues; other types of fixatives are discouraged. Improper treatment of tissues, such as decalcification, may cause polymerase chain reaction failure.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

12 to 20 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

0481U

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
IDTRT IDH1/2 and TERT Mutation Analysis 105587-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
619650 Result 82939-0
619651 Interpretation 69047-9
619652 Additional Information 48767-8
619653 Specimen 31208-2
619654 Tissue ID 80398-1
619655 Method 48767-8
619656 Disclaimer 62364-5
619657 Released By 18771-6

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.