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JC Virus DNA, PCR, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-13394

Test info

Test name:

JC Virus DNA, PCR, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Test number:

13394

Excellian order number:

LAB13394

Abbreviation:

JCVPCR

Alternate names:

John Cunningham Virus
Polyomavirus

Useful for:

Aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by JC virus

Specimen

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 90 days

Reason for rejection:

Quantity not sufficient for analysis
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (139340): R-LC

Days set up:

3 days/wk

TAT:

4 - 5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

LOINC code:

Result 33295-7

Tracking

Date created:

04/09/2019

Revised date:

06/23/2023

Review date:

12/31/2023