JC Virus PCR, Plasma JCVIRUS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

JC Virus PCR, Plasma

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

JC Virus PCR, Plasma

EPIC Order Name

JC Virus (JCV) Molecular Detection, Blood

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

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 Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins

CPT

87799

PDM

5908970

Result Interpretation

Forms