JC Virus (JCV) Molecular Detection, Blood Build info

Synonyms

• JC VIRUS (JCV) MOLECULAR DETECTION, BLOOD
• JC VIRUS DNA, WHOLE BLOOD
• LAB10613

Short Name

JC VIRUS MOLECULAR DETECTION, BLOOD

Procedure Master Number

LAB10613

Procedure ID

111730

Clinical Info

Quantitative JCV DNA PCR can be used to detect JCV blood in the setting of renal dysfunction. Quantitative DNA PCR can be used to track the course of infection as well as monitor response to treatment.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) Tube or Yellow (ACD) Tube
Specimen: 2mL Plasma (0.5 mL minimum)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Frozen

Methodology

Quantitative DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87799

PDM

5908970

Results