Test Code JAKCM JAK2 Mutation Detection with CALR and MPL add on
Laboratory Code
LAB2206
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, High resolution melt analysis (HRM), DNA sequencing
Days and Times Performed
TAT 20 days
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Auto-reflex to MPL mutation when the test for JAK2 Val617Phe(V617F) mutation is negative and no mutation is found in the exon 9 of the Calreticulin (CALR) gene
Service Code
1035091
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.