TEST ID FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Reporting Name
JC Virus DNA, QN PCRSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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: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 DiagnosticsCPT Code Information
87799