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Test ID FJCV JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma

Method Name

Real-Time PCR

Reporting Name

JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QN PCR

Specimen Type

Varies

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Spin down and transfer 0.7 mL serum to a screw-top plastic vial. Submit frozen.

Note: Serum gel tube is acceptable, but must pour off into a plastic screw cap vial and freeze.

 

Plasma

Draw blood in a yellow-top (ACD) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 0.7 mL ACD or EDTA plasma to a screw-cap plastic vial. Submit frozen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reference Values

Reference Range:          <500 copies/mL

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

CPT Code Information

87799

NY State Approved

Yes