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Test Code FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Serum/Plasma


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), yellow top (ACD-A), white top (PPT) tube

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.

2. Send frozen.


Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reporting Name

JC Virus DNA, QN PCR

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reject Due To

Urine or spinal fluid (CSF) specimen Reject

Clinical Information

https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/home

Reference Values

JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (IU/mL)

JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (LogIU/mL)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

87799