Test Overview
Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification/Sanger Sequence Analysis

Test Usage

Definitive evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit.
This test is not intended for prenatal diagnosis.

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

12 - 27 days

Soft Order Code
HEMP
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo HEMP
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender (EDTA) top tube. Send to Specimen Processing as whole blood refrigerated

    Special Handling

    DO NOT aliquot, send as whole blood in the original container to Mayo

    Normal Volume
    3 mL whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL whole blood
    Storage Temperature
    Refrige preferred, ambient acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Labs

    Billing
    CPT Code
    81479
    NY State Approved
    No