85334:JAK2 MUTATION

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85334:JAK2 MUTATION
Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Monday, Thursday
Released: Within 4-6 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 83891-902Z / 83892-902Z / 83896-902Z x2 / 83898-902Z / 83912-902Z
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: 5 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). Also acceptable: Bone marrow aspirate in a lavender top tube (EDTA), or 5 mm formalin-fixed tissue and/or bone core.
Handling: DO NOT centrifuge or separate blood.
Standard Volume: 5 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 2 mL whole blood.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Testing for Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD): Polycythemia vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Idiopathic Myelofibrosis. To confirm a clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder.
Rejection Criteria: Frozen specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST
This test may require insurance company prior authorization before ordering.
Please check the prior authorization list
.
Failure to gain preauthorization may result in denial of coverage.

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