Referred Tests
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Test ID: JAK2M
JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Bone Marrow
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Bone Marrow
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676) in Special Instructions
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
1 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Other | Moderately to severely clotted |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | 7 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |