Pathology Test Details

Item	Details
Laboratory	RPAH : Molecular Haematology - NSW
Test Name	JAK2 exon 12 mutation
Genes Tested	JAK2
Test Description	High resolution melt screen for mutations involving exon 12 of JAK2 associated with polycythaemia vera
Method	High resolution melt analysis for screening; confirmation by Sanger sequencing
Test Type	single
Comment	Restricted to patients with a negative JAK2-V617F assay and a low or low-normal serum EPO level
Test Accreditation	Included In NATA Scope
Clinical Context	Somatic mutation
Sample Required	Peripheral blood (2 tubes of 9ml EDTA) or bone marrow in EDTA
Turn Around Time	4 weeks
Medicare Rebate	MBS rebate may be available
Pathology Test Last Edit Date	18/08/2017 5:43:31 AM 18-Aug-2017

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