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HelpTest ID: PIK3T PIK3CA Mutation Analysis, Tumor
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.
The amount of tissue needed is dependent on a variety of preanalytical factors (eg, cellularity, ischemic time, fixation).
The FFPE input required is equivalent to a 4 to 5 micron slide thickness with a total tumor surface area of 100 mm(2). This can be created by combining material from multiple slides from one tissue block.
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block.
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.
Useful For
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).
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
PIK3CA Mutation Analysis, TumorSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||
Clinical Information
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 (p110alpha) 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 DNA extracted from tumors 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
An interpretive report will be provided
Interpretation
The interpretation of molecular biomarker results includes an overview of the results and the associated diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic implications.
Clinical Reference
1. Bachman K, 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 EM, 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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
8 to 12 daysTest Classification
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
81309
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PIK3T | PIK3CA Mutation Analysis, Tumor | 60034-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 616654 | Result Summary | 50397-9 |
| 616655 | Result | 82939-0 |
| 616656 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
| 616657 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
| 616658 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
| 616659 | Source | 31208-2 |
| 616660 | Tissue ID | 80398-1 |
| 616661 | Released By | 18771-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
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