Test Details
Methodology
Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR); capillary electrophoresis
Result Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
The JAK2V617F (exon 14) mutation analysis can be used in conjunction with bone marrow histology and cytogenetic analysis to assist in the diagnosis of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). The JAK2V617F mutation is found in almost all patients with polycythemia vera (PV) and in nearly one- half of those with idiopathic myelofibrosis (IMF) and with essential thrombocythemia (ET). The V617F mutation has also been detected, although infrequently, in other myeloid disorders, such as chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and chronic neutrophilic leukemia.
Special Instructions
Please direct any questions regarding this test to customer service at 800-345-4363.
Limitations
This analysis will only detect the nucleotide change encoding the V617F mutation within JAK2. Other mutations within the JAK2 gene will not be detected by this analysis. This assay has a sensitivity of approximately 5% for the detection of cells containing the JAK2 mutation within a background of nonmutant cells. A negative result does not exclude the presence of a chronic myeloproliferative disorder or other neoplastic process. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood, bone marrow or cell pellet
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
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (sodium heparin) tube, tan-top (K2-EDTA) tube or pink-top (K2-EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Ship specimen at room temperature. Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection. If specimen is to be stored prior to shipment, store at 2°C to 8°C. Indicate date and time of collection on the test request form.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen does not meet collection criteria; frozen whole blood, marrow, or cell pellet; leaking tube; clotted blood or marrow; grossly hemolyzed specimen or otherwise visibly degraded; contamination by another specimen; specimens containing suspicious foreign material
References
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 489200 | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | 43399-5 | 489201 | JAK2 V617F mutation detection | 43399-5 | |
| 489200 | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | 43399-5 | 489347 | Background: | 77202-0 | |
| 489200 | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | 43399-5 | 489204 | Director Review: | 72486-4 | |
| Order Code | 489200 | |||||
| Order Code Name | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | |||||
| Order Loinc | 43399-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 489201 | |||||
| Result Code Name | JAK2 V617F mutation detection | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 43399-5 | |||||
| Order Code | 489200 | |||||
| Order Code Name | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | |||||
| Order Loinc | 43399-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 489347 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Background: | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 77202-0 | |||||
| Order Code | 489200 | |||||
| Order Code Name | JAK2 Mutation Analysis, Qual | |||||
| Order Loinc | 43399-5 | |||||
| Result Code | 489204 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Director Review: | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 72486-4 |