Stratify JCV Antibody with Index
Order Name
JCV Ab/Index
Test Number: 6006452
Revision Date 03/28/2025
Test Number: 6006452
Revision Date 03/28/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Stratify JCV Antibody with Index
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Immunoassay (IA) |
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.8 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.8 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) or red-top tube Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Nichols NI#91665 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 90 days |
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| Expected TAT | Not Available | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical Use | The JC Virus (JCV) is associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Detection of antibodies to JCV in serum or plasma is a reliable indicator of exposure to JCV. The analytical performance characteristics were determined for multiple sclerosis patients. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| CPT Code(s) | Call for Details | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Internal Comments | Added special collection instructions. 11-21-2018 AKnight 07/29 Updated test notes - SN 1/27/21 removed reflex cpt .. apparently we are not being charged , If Reflexed add 86711 - JK 3/24/25 removed " and Reflex to Inhibition Assay" from name |
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| Lab Section | Reference Lab | |||||||||||||||||||||