JAK2 V617F mutation

Test Name

JAK2 V617F mutation

Alternate Description

JAK2 Tyrosine Kinase Val617Phe; Janus kinase 2 gene; Tyrosine kinase mutation; 83872-JAK2B

LIS Code

JAK2

Availability

24 hours day

Lab Section

Molecular Diagnostics

Fluid Slash Tissue Type

Whole Blood Bone Marrow

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Whole Blood or Bone Marrow in EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3.0 mLs of whole blood or 0.5 ml Bone Marrow in a EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Critical Value

Not applicable

Summary Test Name

JAK2 V617F mutation

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of specimen collection

Special Handling Instructions

Do not centrifuge

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup

Minimum Volume

3 ml of Whole Blood 0.5 ml of Bone Marrow

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature, then Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Accession specimen into Sunquest under JAK2. Store specimen in Molecular Diagnostics cup in SPA refrigerator.

Stat Availability

No STAT Testing Availability

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

7 days

Patient Preparation

None

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Test Results

Negative or Positive for the JAK-2 V617F Mutation

Additional Test Information

Requires Hematology / Oncology Consult