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HelpTest Code FJCV JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Serum/Plasma
Additional Codes
| Mayo | FJCQP |
| Epic ID | LAB2569 |
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), yellow top (ACD-A), white top (PPT) tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Urine or spinal fluid (CSF) specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsMethod Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysReference Values
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (IU/mL)
JC Virus DNA, QN PCR: Not detected (LogIU/mL)
CPT Code Information
87799