JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection Blood




Test Mnemonic

JAK2

CPT Codes

  • 81270 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

48726-4

Aliases

  • Janus kinase 2 gene

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
4 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
RefrigeratedRefrigerated for up to 7 days.
FrozenUnacceptable.

Days Performed

3 days per week

Turnaround Time

5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Reference Range

Clinical Info

This assay uses Droplet Digital PCR to detect a JAK2 V617F mutation in suspected non-CML myeloproliferative disorders or overlap myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease.