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HelpTest ID FJCQP JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Serum/Plasma
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), yellow top (ACD-A), white top (PPT) tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
JC Virus DNA, QN PCRSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsLOINC 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 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test 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
Specimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL
Reference Values
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (IU/mL)
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (LogIU/mL)