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Orderable Name JAKXB JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: JAK2Exon12

Useful For

Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens

Testing Algorithm

This is a second-order test that should be used when the test for the JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood test is negative. The sensitivity of this assay is much less than that of the JAK2B test. This is because the sequencing technique is required to evaluate for many potential mutations. The sensitive JAK2B test should always be performed first, as the JAK2 mutation burden may be very low in some specimens. If the JAK2B test is negative, then this assay should be performed for detection of non-V617F JAK2 mutations.

 

For more information see:

-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation

-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Ordering Guidance


In all cases being evaluated for JAK2 mutation status, the initial test that should be ordered is JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood, a sensitive assay for detection of the mutation. However, if no JAK2 V617F mutation is found, further evaluation of JAK2 may be clinically indicated.



Additional Testing Requirements


 



Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 5 days (120 hours) of collection. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.



Necessary Information


Date of collection is required.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA
  Ambient  5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

0027U-JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 12 sequence and exon 13 sequence, if performed

Report Available

5 to 8 days

Method Name

Sanger Sequencing

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

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