| Ordering Recommendation: |
Most appropriate in cases of high suspicion of polycythemia vera with negative JAK2 V617F mutation status.
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| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
7-10 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR bone marrow (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) OR 3 mL bone marrow (Min: 1 mL)..
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Frozen specimens. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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