Refer to test code STJCR stratify JCV for JC Virus Antibody
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), red top tube, CSF or urine.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or urine to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens greater than 96 hrs old, or specimen types other than those listed.
Avoid using get separator tubes. Samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
CSF: Frozen for up to 96 hours
Urine, Serum/Plasma: Ambient for up to 96 hours
Lab Section
Microbiology (Virology)
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon - Sat
Reported
2 - 5 days
Reference Lab Number
ViraCor 03500
Performing Laboratory Website (click below)
www.eurofins-viracor.com
Notes
Refer to test code STJCR Stratify JCV for JC Virus Antibody. (Quest Diagnostics)
JCV is the etiologic agent of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) which is mainly seen in HIV patients, organ transplant patients, and other immunodeficient states. In addition to PML, JCV also causes nephropathy in the renal transplant setting, although with considerably less frequency than BKV. JCV should always be considered in an immunocompromised patient with progressively deteriorating CNS function. Quantitative JCV DNA PCR can be used to detect JCV in CSF in the setting of CNS disease, and blood and urine in the setting of renal dysfunction. Quantitative DNA PCR can be used to track the course of infection as well as monitor response to treatment.
Reference Interval
See report
CPT Codes
87799
Order Type (Individual or Group)
I
Result Test ID
JCRL
Reportable?
Y
Result Test Name
JC VIRUS DNA PCR
Result Type (Individual or Group)
I
Type (Alpha or Numeric)
A
Default Result
See Micro
Text
BLOOD: LAV or SST
CSF or Urine: STERILE CONTAINER
Micro Source Information
SOURCE ID
SOURCE NAME
SITES
REFELX TESTS
CSFLP
CSF: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
TUBE #1
TUBE #2
TUBE #3
TUBE #4
SERUM
SERUM
URINE
URINE
UCATH
URINE(CATHETER)
CPT Codes
87799
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Ordering Recommendations
Refer to test code STJCR stratify JCV for JC Virus Antibody
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), red top tube, CSF or urine.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or urine to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens greater than 96 hrs old, or specimen types other than those listed.
Avoid using get separator tubes. Samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
CSF: Frozen for up to 96 hours
Urine, Serum/Plasma: Ambient for up to 96 hours
Testing
Lab Section
Microbiology (Virology)
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon - Sat
Reported
2 - 5 days
Reference Lab Number
ViraCor 03500
Performing Laboratory Website (click below)
www.eurofins-viracor.com
Notes
Refer to test code STJCR Stratify JCV for JC Virus Antibody. (Quest Diagnostics)
JCV is the etiologic agent of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) which is mainly seen in HIV patients, organ transplant patients, and other immunodeficient states. In addition to PML, JCV also causes nephropathy in the renal transplant setting, although with considerably less frequency than BKV. JCV should always be considered in an immunocompromised patient with progressively deteriorating CNS function. Quantitative JCV DNA PCR can be used to detect JCV in CSF in the setting of CNS disease, and blood and urine in the setting of renal dysfunction. Quantitative DNA PCR can be used to track the course of infection as well as monitor response to treatment.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
See report
Coding
CPT Codes
87799
URM Labs Internal
Test Build
Order Type (Individual or Group)
I
Result Test ID
JCRL
Reportable?
Y
Result Test Name
JC VIRUS DNA PCR
Result Type (Individual or Group)
I
Type (Alpha or Numeric)
A
Default Result
See Micro
Text
BLOOD: LAV or SST
CSF or Urine: STERILE CONTAINER
Micro Source Information
SOURCE ID
SOURCE NAME
SITES
REFELX TESTS
CSFLP
CSF: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
TUBE #1
TUBE #2
TUBE #3
TUBE #4
SERUM
SERUM
URINE
URINE
UCATH
URINE(CATHETER)
CPT Codes
87799
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
