JC Virus by PCR (Qualitative)
Order Name
JC VIRUS
Test Number: 5560415
Revision Date 04/04/2011
Test Number: 5560415
Revision Date 04/04/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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JC Virus by PCR (Qualitative)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (0.25) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 3 mL (0.25) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Frozen |
| Alternate 2 | 3 mL (0.25) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Frozen serum is also an acceptable sample type. Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 4-5 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |