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Alternative Names:

JAK2
JAK2 V617F

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

MH JAK2 V617F

Specimen Types:

Blood
Bone Marrow

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

Additional Notes:

Please note that this test is for the common JAK2 V617F variant found in exon 14 only.

The rare JAK2 exon 12 mutations should be ordered under "JAK2 exon 12 Mutation", which is sent to PeterMac.