Test Id : MPNJM

This test sequentially evaluates for the common major gene variants associated with non-BCR-ABL1-positive myeloproliferative neoplasms until a variant is identified. The testing sequence is based on the reported frequency of gene variants in this disease group. Initial testing evaluates for the presence of the JAK2 V617F variant. If this result is negative or very low positive (0.06%-0.6%), testing proceeds with assessment for CALR gene variants. If the CALR result is also negative, then testing proceeds to evaluate for variants in exon 10 of the MPL gene. If either JAK2 V617F (>0.6%) or CALR variants are detected in the process, the testing algorithm ends; therefore, the complete reflex is followed only in the event of sequential negative variant. An integrated report is issued with the summary of test results.

Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.

The following information is required:

1. Pertinent clinical history

2. Clinical or morphologic suspicion

3. Date of collection

4. Specimen source

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.

2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as bone marrow.

Note: Extracted DNA from bone marrow is not acceptable.

1 mL

Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder in bone marrow specimens

Evaluating for variants in JAK2, CALR, and MPL genes in an algorithmic process

This test sequentially evaluates for the common major gene variants associated with non-BCR-ABL1-positive myeloproliferative neoplasms until a variant is identified. The testing sequence is based on the reported frequency of gene variants in this disease group. Initial testing evaluates for the presence of the JAK2 V617F variant. If this result is negative or very low positive (0.06%-0.6%), testing proceeds with assessment for CALR gene variants. If the CALR result is also negative, then testing proceeds to evaluate for variants in exon 10 of the MPL gene. If either JAK2 V617F (>0.6%) or CALR variants are detected in the process, the testing algorithm ends; therefore, the complete reflex is followed only in the event of sequential negative variant. An integrated report is issued with the summary of test results.

The Janus kinase 2 gene (JAK2) codes for a tyrosine kinase (JAK2) that is associated with the cytoplasmic portion of a variety of transmembrane cytokine and growth factor receptors important for signal transduction in hematopoietic cells. Signaling via JAK2 activation causes phosphorylation of downstream signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) proteins (eg, STAT5) ultimately leading to cell growth and differentiation. BCR-ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) frequently harbor an acquired single nucleotide variant in JAK2 characterized as c.G1849T; p. Val617Phe (V617F). JAK2 V617F is present in 95% to 98% of polycythemia vera (PV) and 50% to 60% of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) cases. It has also been described infrequently in other myeloid neoplasms, including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. Detection of JAK2 V617F is useful to help establish the diagnosis of MPN. However, a negative JAK2 V617F result does not indicate the absence of MPN. Other important molecular markers in BCR-ABL1-negative MPN include CALR exon 9 variant (20%-30% of PMF and ET) and MPL exon 10 variant (5%-10% of PMF and 3%-5% of ET). Variants in JAK2, CALR, and MPL are essentially mutually exclusive. A CALR variant is associated with decreased risk of thrombosis in both ET and PMF and confers a favorable clinical outcome in PMF patients. A triple negative (JAK2 V617F, CALR, and MPL-negative) genotype is considered a high-risk molecular signature in PMF.

An interpretive report will be provided.

The results will be reported as 1 of the 4 following states:

-Positive for JAK2 V617F variant

-Positive for CALR variant

-Positive for MPL variant

-Negative for JAK2 V617F, CALR, and MPL variants

Positive variant status is highly suggestive of a myeloid neoplasm but must be correlated with clinical and other laboratory features for definitive diagnosis.

Negative variant status does not exclude the presence of a myeloproliferative neoplasm or other neoplasms.

Results below the laboratory cutoff for positivity are of unclear clinical significance at this time.

A positive result is not specific for a particular subtype of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) and clinicopathologic correlation is necessary in all cases.

A negative result does not exclude the presence of a MPN or other neoplastic process.

In rare cases, a variant other than JAK2 V617F may be present in an area that interferes with primer or probe binding, which may cause a false-negative result.

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2. Nangalia J, Massie CE, Baxter EJ, et al. Somatic CALR mutation in myeloproliferative neoplasms with nonmutated JAK2. N Engl J Med. 2013;369(25):2391-2405

3. Tefferi A, Barbui T. Polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia: 2021 update on diagnosis, risk-stratification and management. Am J Hematol. 2020;95(12):1599-1613

4. Luque Paz D, Kralovics R, Skoda RC. Genetic basis and molecular profiling in myeloproliferative neoplasms. Blood. 2023;141(16):1909-1921

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JAK2 analysis:

Genomic DNA is extracted, and 2 polymerase chain reactions (PCR) are used for each sample. In each reaction, a short fragment of genomic DNA, including the variant site, is amplified using quantitative PCR in a real-time PCR instrument. In one reaction, the reverse primer matches the altered sequence, and the PCR conditions are such that it will only bind altered DNA. In the second reaction, the reverse primer matches the wild-type sequence, and the PCR conditions are such that it will only bind the wild-type sequence. In both reactions, the PCR is monitored using TaqMan probe chemistry. The amount of altered DNA and the amount of wild-type DNA is measured for each sample. In each run, the amount of altered and wild-type DNA in a calibrator DNA sample is also measured.

The final result is reported as percent JAK2 V617F of total JAK2.(Unpublished Mayo method)

CALR analysis:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of CALR exon 9 is performed on DNA isolated from the patient sample. The PCR product is then run on an ABI Genetic Analyzer for fragment analysis to detect insertions and deletions.(Unpublished Mayo method)

MPL analysis:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of MPL exon 10 is performed on DNA isolated from the patient sample. The entire exon 10 sequence is obtained using Sanger sequencing with analysis on an automated genetic analyzer.(Unpublished Mayo method)

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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

81270-JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder) gene analysis, p.Val617Phe (V617F) variant

81219-CALR (calreticulin) (eg, myeloproliferative disorders), gene analysis, common variants in exon 9 (if appropriate)

81339-MPL (myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene, thrombopoietin receptor, TPOR) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 10 sequence (if appropriate)