JC Virus by PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Detect JC virus in CSF, plasma, serum, or urine specimens.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF or urine.
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF or urine to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Frozen.
Heparinized specimens , tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported
1-4 days
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Virus by PCR | Not Detected
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Interpretive Data
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060769 | JC Virus Source | 31208-2 |
| 0099169 | JC Virus by PCR | 42921-7 |
Aliases
- JC Virus PCR
- JCV
- John Cunningham Virus
- PML
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- Human polyomavirus 2
- JC polyomavirus
- JC virus
- JCPyV
















