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HelpTest ID FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma
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.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reporting Name
JC Virus DNA, QN PCRSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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 |
Reference Values
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR:Â Not Detected (IU/mL)
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not Detected (LogIU/mL)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsTest 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 |