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Test Id : PIK3B

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Cell-Free DNA PIK3CA Test, Blood

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Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).

Method Name
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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cfDNA PIK3CA Test, Blood

Aliases
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PIK3CA

PIK3CA mutation

Breast cancer

Alpelisib

Kinase inhibitor therapy

PIQRAY

Oncology

Tumor testing

C420R

E542K

E545A

E545D

E545G

E545K

Q546E

H1047L

H1047R

H1047Y

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Whole blood

Shipping Instructions

1. Samples should be transported at ambient temperature or refrigerated (4 degrees C)

2. Samples are viable for 7 days in the Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Supplies: Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit (T715)

Specimen Volume: Two, 10-mL Streck cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood collection tubes

Additional Information:

1. Only blood collected in Streck cfDNA tubes will be accepted for analysis.

2. Whole blood will be processed to produce platelet-poor plasma before cfDNA isolation.

Forms

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

Specimen Minimum Volume
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One 10 mL Streck cell-free DNA tube

Reject Due To
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All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days Streck Black/Tan top
Refrigerated 7 days Streck Black/Tan top

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).

Clinical Information
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More than 70% of breast cancers are hormone receptor (HR) positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative (HR+/HER2-). Approximately 40% of patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer have activating mutations in the gene PIK3CA, inducing hyperactivation of the alpha isoform (p110 alpha) of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, a key upstream component of the PI3K pathway. Mutations in PIK3CA are associated with tumor growth, resistance to endocrine therapy, and a poor overall prognosis.

 

Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer identified to have a PIK3CA mutation may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).

 

This test uses circulating tumor DNA extracted from blood to evaluate for the presence of 10 clinically actionable PIK3CA mutations:

E542K (c.1624G>A)

E542K (c.1633G>A)

E545D (c.1635G>T)

E545G (c.1634A>G)

E545A (c.1634A>C)

H1047Y (c.3139C>T)

C420R (c.1285C>T)

Q546E (c.1636C>G)

H1047L (c.3140A>T)

H1047R (c.3140A>G)

Reference Values
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An interpretive report will be provided

Interpretation
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The interpretation of molecular biomarker results includes an overview of the results and the associated diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications.

Cautions
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A negative (wildtype) result does not rule out the presence of a mutation that may be present but below the limits of detection of this assay. It also does not rule out the presence of other types of alterations in the PIK3CA gene outside those that the assay was designed to detect.

 

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

 

Not all tumors that have PIK3CA mutations will respond to targeted therapies.

 

Rare genetic alterations exist that could lead to false-negative or false-positive results.

 

This test has not been clinically validated for use as a tool to monitor response to therapy or for early detection of tumors.

 

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

Clinical Reference
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1. Bachman KE, Argani P, Samuels Y, et al: The PIK3CA gene is mutated with high frequency in human breast cancers. Cancer Biol Ther. 2004 Aug;3(8):772-775

2. Andre F, Ciruelos E, Rubovszky G, et al: Alpelisib for PIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2019 May 16;380(20):1929-1940

3. Andre F, Ciruelos EM, Juric D, et al: Alpelisib plus fulvestrant for PIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-negative advanced breast cancer: final overall survival results from SOLAR-1. Ann Oncol. 2021 Feb;32(2):208-217

Method Description
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A polymerase-chain reaction (PCR)-based assay employing real-time PCR and allele-specific PCR technologies is used to test for 10 mutations within PIK3CA (C420R, E542K, E545A, E545D, E545G, E545K, Q546E, H1047L, H1047R, and H1047Y).(Package insert: therascreen PIK3CA RGQ PCR Kit. Qiagen; 05/2019)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

5 to 10 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Whole blood: 2 weeks (if available); Extracted DNA: Indefinitely

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

81309

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PIK3B cfDNA PIK3CA Test, Blood 60034-6
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
616647 Result Summary 50397-9
616648 Result 82939-0
616649 Interpretation 69047-9
616650 Additional Info 48767-8
616651 Specimen 31208-2
616652 Source 31208-2
616653 Released By 18771-6

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Setup Files
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Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
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