JC Virus by PCR
Test Mnemonic
JCPCRB
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
32363-4
Aliases
- John Cunningham Virus
Includes
- JC Virus by PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL plasma to sterile aliquot tube. Specimen source required. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Urine, random | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required. | |
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL serum to sterile aliquot tube. Specimen source required. | |
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Frozen | Specimen source required. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Special Info
Must indicate source of specimen. Heparinized specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Detects JC virus in CSF, serum, plasma, or urine specimens.