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HelpTest Code FJCV JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Plasma (Preferred)
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or Yellow-top (ACD-A) tube(s).
Specimen volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD-A) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 0.7 mL EDTA or ACD-A plasma to a screw-cap plastic vial. Submit frozen.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reporting Name
JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QN PCRSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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 |
Reject Due To
| Specimens other than | Serum, plasma |
| Anticoagulants other than | ACD, EDTA |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Reference Values
<500 copies/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious DiseaseTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.CPT Code Information
87799
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FJCV | JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QN PCR | 49412-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z0559 | Source | 31208-2 |
| Z0560 | JC Virus DNA, QN | 49412-0 |