

JC POLYOMA VIRUS DNA (RT-PCR), SERUM OR PLASMA
Specimen Required
Alternate Specimen
Methodology
Stability
Reference Range
Performed
Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Centrifuge, separate and send 0.7 mL plasma (0.3 mL minimum) refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial. |
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: ACD A | |||
Serum: Red-top or SST |
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) |
Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours; Referigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days |
Reference Range
Not detected |
Performed
Sunday-Saturday |
Turnaround Time | 4-7 days | ||||
Test Code | JCPOL | ||||
CPT-4 Code (s) |
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