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Qualitative test to detect antibodies to John Cunningham (JC) virus. Aids in risk stratification for the development of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in individuals with multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease who are receiving natalizumab therapy.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (K2EDTA)
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
JC polyoma virus
John Cunningham virus
natalizumab
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Stratify JCV Antibody with Index
JC Virus Antibody by ELISA, Serum with Reflex to Inhibition Assay
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