JAK2 (9p24) BA

Intended Use
Chromosomal translocations targeting JAK2 are rare but recurrent abnormalities in myeloproliferative neoplasms, acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma. In cell line models and primary patient material, it could be shown that treatment with ruxolitinib has significant activity against JAK2 activated by gene rearrangement and presents evidence for potential activity against cells with JAK2 amplification.
Patient Preparation
  • Sample collection: FFPE Tissue Block (or) Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate (or) Peripheral Blood collected in a sodium heparinized Vacutainer.
  • Specimen preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures.
  • FFPE Tissue Block: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed tissue (3–4-micron thick sections in positively charged/silanized slides). Fixative duration: 6-48 hours.
  • Bone Marrow: Transfer 3 mL bone marrow to a Green (Sodium Heparin). (Min: 1 mL)
  • Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
  • Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
  • Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
  • Remarks:
  • Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology

Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Sample received to report Turnaround time (TAT)

3 working days

Reference Interval

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Interpretive Data

The most recent WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 5th edition) is used for interpretation criteria for evaluation.

Resources

Sample Reports