JAK2 V617F
JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5136
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood, bone marrow, or cell pellet
Preferred Volume:
3 to 5 mL whole blood OR 1 to 2 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood OR 1 mL bone marrow
Collection Procedure:
Collect Monday through Thursday: Specimen should arrive at LabCorp within 48 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are frozen, leaking, grossly hemolyzed, clotted, or quantity not sufficient for analysis will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
81270 - JAK 2 Mutation (EAP 30150750)
Method:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Test Includes:
This test only detects the V617F mutation.