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HelpTest Code LAB1955 JCV PCR Quant, Urine
Additional Codes
UJCVQN
Clinical System Name
JCV PCR Quant, Urine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL
Note: Random or clean catch urine without preservative.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Urine with Preservative
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: CPA1 refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Aliquot 10.0 mL urine
(Min. 5.0 mL) and ship refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room Temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | < 48 h | |
| Frozen |
Indefinitely |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Virology, Eastlake (EVIR)
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
JC Virus; JCV Quant, Urine; PML Virus; Progressive Multifocal
Leukoencephalopathy Virus
Urine; JC Virus by PCR Quantitative
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Tu | 1 - 8 d |
Methodology
Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL Random or Clean Catch Urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.
CPT Codes
87799
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | JC Virus by PCR Quantitative, Urine |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |