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Test ID JCPCR JC Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Vial number 2

Acceptable: Any vial number

Submission Container/Tube: Sterile screw cap vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.


Reporting Name

JC Virus, PCR, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Report Available

Same day/ 1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
JCPCR JC Virus, PCR, CSF 33295-7

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
618305 JC Virus, PCR, CSF 33295-7

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy due to JC virus

 

This test is not to be used as a diagnostic tool for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

 

This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87798

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Reference Values

Negative