Test Code LAB3312 JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood
Reporting Name
JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, BUseful For
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAShipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient (preferred) | 7 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
Refrigerated | 7 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
81270-JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder) gene analysis, p.Val617Phe (V617F) variant
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
JAK2B | JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, B | 43399-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
39722 | JAK2 Result | 53761-3 |
29590 | JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, B | 43399-5 |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see:
-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm
-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation
Cautions
A positive result is not specific for a particular subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm and clinicopathologic correlation is necessary in all cases. If this test is ordered in the setting of erythrocytosis and suspicion of polycythemia vera, interpretation requires correlation with a concurrent or recent prior bone marrow evaluation.
A negative result does not exclude the presence of a myeloproliferative neoplasm or other neoplastic process.
In rare cases, a variant other than JAK2 V617F may be present in an area that interferes with primer or probe binding and cause a false-negative result.
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Moderately to severely clotted | Reject |
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.NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Forms
1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.