JC Virus Ab titer, quantitative-14238
Test info
JC Virus Ab titer, quantitative
14238
LAB14238
JCVABQNT
JC Polyoma virus Ab
Stratify JCV Ab w/ index
Stratify JCV Ab w/ index
The JC Virus (JCV) is associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Detection of antibodies to JCV in serum or plasma is a reliable indicator of exposure to JCV.
Specimen
Serum
1.3 mL
0.5 mL
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
- Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Spin within 45 minutes of collection
- Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum
EDTA plasma
Lavender:
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
Red:
- Allow sample to clot
- Spin within 45 minutes of collection
- Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum
Lavender:
- Spin within 45 minutes of collection
- Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 90 days
Performance
Quest Diagnostics (91665) via LabCorp (819372): R-LC
Tu - Sa
6 - 8 days
Immunoassay (IA)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative
The analytical performance characteristics were determined for multiple sclerosis patients.
Billing
86711
Result SOLOINC
Tracking
05/20/2019
10/08/2024
01/03/2024