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Quantitates JAK2 V617F allele frequency in enriched granulocytes from peripheral whole blood. Aids in risk stratification and therapeutic monitoring of JAK2 V617F mutation positive myeloproliferative neoplasms.
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#ExistMethodology>
| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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#ExistPerformed>
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DNA isolation: Sun-Sat Assay: Varies
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#ExistReported>
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7-10 days
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Lavender (EDTA).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)..
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow, serum, or plasma. Frozen or clotted whole blood. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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