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JAK2 Exon 12 and Other Non-V617F Mutation Detection, Blood

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Useful For
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Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This is a second-order test that should be used when the test for the JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood test is negative. The sensitivity of this assay is much less than that of the JAK2B test. This is because the sequencing technique is required to evaluate for many potential mutations. The sensitive JAK2B test should always be performed first, as the JAK2 mutation burden may be very low in some specimens. If the JAK2B test is negative, then this assay should be performed for detection of non-V617F JAK2 mutations.

 

For more information see:

-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation

-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm

Method Name
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Sanger Sequencing

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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JAK2 Exon 12 Mutation Detection, B

Aliases
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JAK2 Exon 12

JAK2 Exon 13

JAK2 Exon 14

JAK2 Exon 15

Janus Kinase 2 Gene

Janus Kinase 2 Gene Sequencing

Tyrosine Kinase Gene Sequencing

Tyrosine Kinase Mutation

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This is a second-order test that should be used when the test for the JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood test is negative. The sensitivity of this assay is much less than that of the JAK2B test. This is because the sequencing technique is required to evaluate for many potential mutations. The sensitive JAK2B test should always be performed first, as the JAK2 mutation burden may be very low in some specimens. If the JAK2B test is negative, then this assay should be performed for detection of non-V617F JAK2 mutations.

 

For more information see:

-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation

-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Whole blood

Ordering Guidance

In all cases being evaluated for JAK2 mutation status, the initial test that should be ordered is JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood, a sensitive assay for detection of the mutation. However, if no JAK2 V617F mutation is found, further evaluation of JAK2 may be clinically indicated.

Shipping Instructions

Specimen must arrive within 5 days (120 hours) of collection. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.

Necessary Information

Date of collection is required.

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: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Special Instructions
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Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

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. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

8 mL

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA
Ambient 5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Second-order testing to aid in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm, particularly when a diagnosis of polycythemia is being considered, using blood specimens

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This is a second-order test that should be used when the test for the JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood test is negative. The sensitivity of this assay is much less than that of the JAK2B test. This is because the sequencing technique is required to evaluate for many potential mutations. The sensitive JAK2B test should always be performed first, as the JAK2 mutation burden may be very low in some specimens. If the JAK2B test is negative, then this assay should be performed for detection of non-V617F JAK2 mutations.

 

For more information see:

-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation

-Erythrocytosis Evaluation Testing Algorithm

Clinical Information
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DNA sequence mutations in the Janus kinase 2 gene (JAK2) are found in the hematopoietic cells of several myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), most frequently polycythemia vera (close to 100%), essential thrombocythemia (approximately 50%), and primary myelofibrosis (approximately 50%). Mutations in JAK2 have been reported at much lower frequency in other MPN, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and mixed MPN/myelodysplastic syndromes, but essentially never in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), reactive cytoses, or normal patients. Mutations are believed to cause constitutive activation of the JAK2 protein, which is an intracellular tyrosine kinase important for signal transduction in many hematopoietic cells. Since it is often difficult to distinguish reactive conditions from the non-CML MPN, identification of a JAK2 mutation has diagnostic value. Potential prognostic significance of JAK2 mutation detection in chronic myeloid disorders has yet to be clearly established.

 

The vast majority of JAK2 mutations occur at base pair 1849 in the gene, resulting in a JAK2 V617F protein change. In all cases being evaluated for JAK2 mutation status, the initial test that should be ordered is JAK2B / JAK2 V617F Mutation Detection, Blood, a sensitive assay for detection of the mutation. However, if no JAK2 V617F mutation is found, further evaluation of JAK2 may be clinically indicated. Over 50 different mutations have now been reported within exons 12 through 15 of JAK2 and essentially all of the non-V617F mutations have been identified in polycythemia vera. These mutations include point alterations and small insertions or deletions. Several of the exon 12 mutations have been shown to have biologic effects similar to those caused by the V617F mutation such that it is currently assumed other nonpolymorphic mutations have similar clinical effects. However, research in this area is ongoing.

 

This assay for non-V617F/alternative JAK2 mutations is designed to obtain the sequence for JAK2 exons 12 through the first 90% of exon 15, which spans the region containing all mutations reported to date.

Reference Values
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An interpretive report will be provided.

Interpretation
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The results will be reported as 1 of 2 states:

1. Negative for JAK2 mutation

2. Positive for JAK2 mutation

 

If the result is positive, a description of the mutation at the nucleotide level and the altered protein sequence is reported.

 

Positive mutation status is highly suggestive of a myeloproliferative neoplasm but must be correlated with clinical and other laboratory features for a definitive diagnosis. Negative mutation status does not exclude the presence of a myeloproliferative or other neoplasm.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

A positive result is not specific for a particular diagnosis and clinicopathologic correlation is necessary in all cases. A negative result does not exclude the presence of a myeloproliferative or other neoplasm.

 

If this test is ordered in the setting of erythrocytosis and suspicion of polycythemia vera, interpretation requires correlation with a concurrent or recent prior bone marrow evaluation.

Supportive Data

Analytical sensitivity is approximately 20% meaning there must be about 20% of the mutated DNA in the sample for reliable detection.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Ma W, Kantarjian H, Zhang X, et al: Mutation profile of JAK2 transcripts in patients with chronic myeloid neoplasias. J Mol Diagn. 2009;11:49-53

2. Kilpivaara O, Levine RL: JAK2 and MPL mutations in myeloproliferative neoplasms: discovery and science. Leukemia. 2008;22:1813-1817

3. Kravolics R: Genetic complexity of myeloproliferative neoplasms. Leukemia. 2008;22:1841-1848

4. Tefferi A: The classic myeloproliferative neoplasms: Chronic myelogenous leukemia, polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and primary myelofibrosis. In: Valle DL, Antonarakis S, Ballabio A, Beaudet AL, Mitchell GA, eds. The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019, Accessed March 16, 2022. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?sectionid=225078035&bookid=2709

Method Description
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Total RNA is extracted from whole blood and complementary DNA synthesized from JAK2 messenger RNA. A fragment spanning exons 12 through 15 is then amplified using standard polymerase chain reaction and the sequence is obtained using Sanger sequencing with analysis on an automated genetic analyzer.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

5 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Blood/Bone marrow: 2 weeks; Extracted RNA: 3 months

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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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.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

0027U-JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 12 sequence and exon 13 sequence, if performed

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
JAKXB JAK2 Exon 12 Mutation Detection, B 55300-8
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
20194 Final Diagnosis: 34574-4
39467 JAK2 Sequencing Result 55300-8

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Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
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SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports