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Test Code JAK2 JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood

Reporting Name

JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, B

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Aiding in the distinction between a reactive blood cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder using peripheral blood specimens


Shipping 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 Type

Whole Blood EDTA

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Method Name

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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.

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

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.

Report Available

2 to 5 days