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HelpTest Code J1213 JAK2 Exons 12 & 13 Mutations Detection
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow
aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL (at least 1mL for bone marrow
aspirate)
Days and Times Performed
Weekly, TAT 21 working days.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA sequencing
Service Code
1035074
Update
Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
This is a second line test that should be used when the test for JAK2 Val617Phe(V617F) mutation is negative. The test aids in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm.
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.