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HelpTest Code JAKXR JAK2 Exon 12-15 Sequencing, Polycythemia Vera Reflex, Varies
Reporting Name
JAK2 Exon 12-15 Sequencing, ReflexPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Aiding in the distinction between the myeloproliferative neoplasm polycythemia vera (PV) and other secondary erythrocytosis
Evaluating for mutations within exons 12 to 15 of JAK2 in an algorithmic process as part of PVJAK / Polycythemia Vera, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to JAK2 Exon 12-15, Sequencing for Erythrocytosis, Varies
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see PVJAK / Polycythemia Vera, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to JAK2 Exon 12-15, Sequencing for Erythrocytosis, Varies.
Sanger Sequencing
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see PVJAK / Polycythemia Vera, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to JAK2 Exon 12-15, Sequencing for Erythrocytosis, Varies.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 8 mL
Bone marrow: 2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 5 days | |
| Ambient | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Paraffin-embedded bone marrow aspirate clot or biopsy blocks Slides Paraffin shavings Moderately to severely clotted |
Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see PVJAK / Polycythemia Vera, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to JAK2 Exon 12-15, Sequencing for Erythrocytosis, Varies.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
The results will be reported as 1 of the 3 following states:
-Positive for JAK2 V617F mutation
-Positive for JAK2 mutation (other than V617F)
-Negative for JAK2 mutations
If the result is positive, a description of the mutation at the nucleotide level and the altered protein sequence are reported.
A positive mutation status is highly suggestive of a myeloid neoplasm and may support a diagnosis of polycythemia vera in the appropriate clinical setting. Correlation with clinicopathologic findings and other laboratory results is necessary in all cases.
A negative mutation status makes a diagnosis of polycythemia vera highly unlikely, although it does not completely exclude this possibility, other myeloproliferative neoplasms, or other neoplasms.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through FridayReport Available
7 to 10 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
0027U-JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 12 sequence and exon 13 sequence, if performed