JAK2

Mutation test for diagnosing myeloproliferative disorders like polycythemia vera.

Test description

The V617F mutation is seen in a number of myeloproliferative disorders such as polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocytosis and idiopathic myelofibrosis.

Test information

Test name

Quantitative JAK2 V617F

Clinical indication

To aid in the differential diagnosis and prognostic risk classification for myeloproliferative neoplasms, e.g. polycythaemia vera, essential thrombocythaemia and primary myelofibrosis

Gene(s)

JAK2

Method

PCR genotyping

Turn around time

2 weeks

Medicare eligibility

73325 – criteria apply

Price

If not MBS eligible please contact 1800 822 999 for details

Test request form

Standard pathology request form

Sample type

Blood 10mL EDTA tube or Bone Marrow 4mL EDTA tube

Collection type

Blood or bone marrow

Special instructions

None