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TEST ID FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma

Reporting Name

JC Virus DNA, QN PCR

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


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.


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

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

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

CPT Code Information

87799