Aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by JC virus
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Sterile vial
0.5 mL
0.2 mL
Sterile vial/container
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 90 days
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.
LabCorp Burlington (139340): R-LC
3 days/wk
4 - 5 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Negative
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.