JAK2 (V617F) Mutation by ddPCR, Qualitative

Also known as: JAK2, V617F

Specimen:

Collect

  • One Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable:
  • One Green Top (Na Heparin)
  • Bone Marrow in Lavender (EDTA)
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)

Submit

  • 5 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable:
  • 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Bone Marrow in 4 mL Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
  • 5 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Pink Top (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
  • 5 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Green Top (Na Heparin). Submit Refrigerated.
  • 5 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Green Top (Na Heparin). Submit Refrigerated.
  • 5 mL (Min:1 mL) Whole blood in Lavender (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.

Rejection Criteria

  • Clotted Specimen
  • Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
  • Plasma
  • Serum
  • Tissue
  • FFPE tissue blocks/slides

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Varies

Reported

3-10 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 81270

Interpretive Data

Please see report for interpretive data.

Components

  • 94226 - JAK2 QUAL, SOURCE
  • 94227 - JAK2 MUTATION
Last Updated: November 9, 2026 @ 10:13 am

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