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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use when a diagnosis of polycythemia vera (PV) is suspected.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)/Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-12 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Whole blood or bone marrow: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Whole Blood: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) Bone Marrow: Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, serum, FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Refer to report.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
If JAK2 QUAL is reported as "Not Detected" then JAK2 Exon 12 Mutation Analysis will be added. Additional charges apply.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
JAK2 Exon 12
Janus Kinase 2 Gene
Janus Kinase 2 Gene Sequencing
MPN JAK2 testing
JAK2 (V617F) Mutation by ddPCR, Qualitative with Reflex to JAK2 Exon 12 Mutation Analysis by PCR
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