Test Code HLX JAK2 Mutation CASE JAK2 V617F Mutation Assay
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable: JAK2 Mutation
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable: Molecular JAK2 Assay
Performing Laboratory
Northwell Health Laboratories
Methodology
Point Mutation Detection Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
Reference Values
See report.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81270
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of EDTA whole blood in original VACUTAINER(S)®
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Note: 1. Indicate blood on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (blood)
Bone Marrow
Place 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of bone marrow in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) and send in original VACUTAINER(S)®. Invert several times to mix bone marrow. Forward unprocessed bone marrow promptly. Specimen cannot be frozen.
Note: 1. Indicate bone marrow on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
One time per week
Turnaround time: 14 Days
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5160105