JC Virus by PCR JCPCR
| Method(s) | Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL lavender top (EDTA) or pink top (K2EDTA) serum separator tube, CSF, or urine. Specimen source is required. |
| Transport | 1 mL plasma, serum, CSF, or urine, in a sterile container, frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Heparinized specimens |
| Schedule | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Billing Code | 5011373 |
| CPTCode | 87798 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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