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Order Name FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qnt RT PCR, P MAYO


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Plasma (Preferred)

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

Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA), yellow-top (ACD-A) or white top (PPT) tube(s).

2. Centrifuge and transfer 0.7 mL EDTA, or ACD-A or PPT plasma to a screw-cap plastic vial. Submit frozen.


Secondary ID

75758

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Reporting Name

JC Virus DNA, QN PCR

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Other reasons for rejection Specimens other than serum, plasma; anticoagulant other than ACD, EDTA, PPT

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

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FJCQP JC Virus DNA, QN PCR Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z6085 Source 31208-2
Z6086 JC Virus DNA, QN PCR 101342-4
Z6087 JC Virus DNA, QN PCR 101731-8