REF MISC
JAK2 Exons 12-15 Mutation Analysis
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood, bone marrow, or cell pellet
Preferred Volume:
3 - 5 mL whole blood or 2 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow
Collection Procedure:
DRAW MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY. THE SPECIMEN SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE TESTING LABORATORY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
Store and Transport:
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Refrigerate if stored prior to shipment.
Refrigerate if stored prior to shipment.
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are frozen, leaking, grossly hemolyzed, clotted, or quantity not sufficient for analysis will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
81279
Method:
Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction RT-PCR and Sanger sequencing
Notes:
If only JAK2 is ordered, see JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection.