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HelpTest Code LAB3240 JC Virus Antibody
Additional Codes
JCV Ab
Clinical System Name
JC Virus Antibody
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Gold Microtainer, or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours. Transfer 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma (Min: 0.25 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours. Transfer 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma (Min: 0.25 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with a large Epic label. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room Temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 90 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
JC Polyoma Virus Ab; JCV Abs; JCV Virus
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - Sa | 3 - 6 d |
Methodology
Method: Immunoassay (IA)
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference Range(s): Negative
| Index | Interpretive Criteria |
| <0.20 | Negative |
| 0.20-0.40 | Indeterminate |
| >0.40 | Positive |
CPT Codes
86711
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | STRATIFY JCV™ Antibody with Reflex to Inhibition Assay |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 91665 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |