JAK 2 V617F Reflex TO JAK 2 exon 12 Test - Book Test at Low Cost

Important diagnostic indicators for the myeloproliferative disease polycythemia vera are JAK2 gene mutations (PV). In over 95% of cases, a single mutation (V617F) is discovered. About 5% of PV cases are V617F-negative, and the majority of these cases have mutations within exon 12 of the JAK2 gene. Erythrocytosis is typically found in patients with exon 12 mutations, but there aren't concurrent rises in the megakaryocytic or granulocytic lineages as there are in V617F-positive PV.

Why is JAK 2 V617F reflex TO JAK 2 exon 12, Mutation Detection Test Done?

 This test is used to detect and diagnose Myeloproliferative disorder Polycythaemia vera(PV). Earlier it was restricted only to cases of PV but now It is also used to screen patients with a suspicion of PV that is V617F negative.

What is the procedure for JAK 2 V617F reflex TO JAK 2 exon 12, Test?

A blood sample will be taken to perform this test. You need to give 3ml blood as a sample from the vein of the arm.

Preparation

No additional preparation is needed

Cost of JAK 2 V617F reflex TO JAK 2 exon 12, Test

The cost of JAK 2 V617F reflex TO JAK 2 exon 12, mutation detection  Test near me in Delhi ranges from INR to INR