Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
JC Virus PCR
Plasma EDTA
Question ID | Description | Answers |
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Z6085 | Source |
Specimen Type: Plasma (Preferred)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or Yellow-top (ACD-A) tube(s).
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD-A) tube(s).
2. Centrifuge and transfer 0.7 mL EDTA or ACD-A plasma to a screw-cap plastic vial. Submit frozen.
0.3 mL
List other reasons for rejection | Specimens other than serum, plasma; anticoagulant other than ACD, EDTA |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
Refrigerated | 7 days | ||
Ambient | 48 hours |
JC Virus is the cause of Progressive multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a severe demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. PML is a particular concern for individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Quantification of JC virus DNA is based upon the real-time PCR amplification and detection of JCV genomic DNA. Reportable range is 50-50,000,000 IU/mL (1.70-7.70 Log IU/mL).
Reference Range: Not Detected
Monday through Sunday
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.
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Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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FJCQP | JC Virus DNA, QN PCR | Not Provided |
Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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Z6085 | Source | 31208-2 |
Z6086 | JC Virus DNA, QN PCR | Not Provided |
Z6087 | JC Virus DNA, QN PCR | Not Provided |