JCVQT – “JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quant” replaced by JCVQN – “JC Polyoma Virus DNA Quant RT PCR S/P”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

03/29/2022

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | March 2022

Replacement Test

JC POLYOMA VIRUS DNA QUANT RT PCR S/P

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

JCVQT

Ordering Code

3426340

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87799

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

JCVQN

Ordering Code

3400637

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87799

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 0.7 mL plasma collected in Lavender EDTA.

Alternate Specimen

Plasma: Yellow ACD
Serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
more

Reference Range

Not Detected
more

Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
more

Interface Map for JCVQN

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
JC Polyoma Virus DNA Quant RT PCR S/P 3400637
3400638 Source 31208-2 Yes
3400639 JC Virus DNA, QN PCR No copies/mL
3400640 JC Virus DNA, QN PCR No Log cps/mL

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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