Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
John Cunningham; JC Virus PCR; JCV DNA
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4242
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an ACD A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Non-EDTA anticoagulant; Quantity Not Sufficient Specimens; Samples from leaking, uncapped or broken container; Samples past stability; Sample types other than those listed
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
09-27-22