JC Virus (JCV) Molecular Detection, Blood

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

JC Virus PCR, Plasma

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 Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

2 mL Plasma (0.5 mL minimum)

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 Laboratories

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87799

PDM

5908970

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
JCV DNA,PCR (WHOLE BLOOD) JCDNAPCRWB JC VIRUS DNA PCR WHOLE BLOOD JC Virus PCR, Plasma

Result Interpretation

None Detected

Forms
ID Sendouts LAB10613 build edit