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JAK 2 Exon 14 mutation V617F (Blood)

Alternate Names
JAK2, JAK2 mutation, JAK2 kinase, V617F, Jak2 Gene Mutation
Test Code
AJAK2
Testing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

EDTA (Purple Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

To order, use the Molecular Haematology Request form (pricing included): Molecular Haematology Test Request Form V11.
Collection Instructions

A 1 x DEDICATED 4 mL EDTA tube must be collected and should not be shared with other tests of the same sample type.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
4mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 48 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 10 days
Frozen Plasma (-20°C) up to 3 months
Container ID
EW
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • For JAK2 Exon 12 mutation requests use the test code AMYNGS.
  • The JAK2 Exon 14 mutation is more commonly requested and is registered using the test code AJAK2.

Please check request for correct test as the tests above have different specimen storage and transport instructions.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Transport tube frozen to the Heidelberg Laboratory.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place in the Molecular bucket -20°C walk-in freezer.

 
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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