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HelpTest ID BLOD1246 JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qualitative PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Separate plasma/serum from cells within 1 hour of collection.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of specimen.
This test requires it's own frozen aliquot.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
87798
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.7 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | Preferred for transport |
Report Available
1 day
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 12844 | Source |
| 12845 | JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QL |