Inactive this is done only upon reflex for the HLX JAK2 Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, VenousBone Marrow Aspirate
Specimen Types
AspirateBloodBone Marrow
Container
Lavender Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Lavender EDTA tube Specimen: 10 mL whole blood (5 mL min)
Note: Ship immediately to maintain sample stability.
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
5 days Room temperature 5 days Refrigerated Unacceptable Frozen
Note: Ship immediately to maintain sample stability.
Methodology
Sanger Sequencing Testing Algorithm his is a second-order test that should be used when the test for the JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood test is negative. The sensitivity of this assay is much less than that of the JAK2B test. This is because the sequencing technique is required to evaluate for many potential mutations. The sensitive JAK2B test should always be performed first, as the JAK2 mutation burden may be very low in some specimens. If the JAK2B test is negative, then this assay should be performed for detection of non-V617F JAK2 mutations.