| Ordering Recommendation: |
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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| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
DNA isolation: Sun-Sat
Assay: Varies
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| Reported: |
7-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)..
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow, serum, or plasma. Frozen or clotted whole blood. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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