JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Urine : 16447

JCQLU or 16447

JC Virus DNA, QL Real Time PCR, Polyomavirus, JCV Polyoma, JC Virus DNA, Qual PCR, Urine

0.7 mL (0.3 mL minimum) Urine collected in sterile, leak-proof container

Frozen

Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: 30 days

Mon-Sat

1-3 days 

Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high- complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Not Detected

JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR, Urine - JC Polyoma Virus is the cause of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a demyelinating neurologic disease of immunosuppressed patients. This test detects JC Polyoma Virus DNA in urine.

Detection of the virus in specimens from AIDS and other severely immune compromised patients may indicate disease. Serum antibodies are not helpful in diagnosing PML as antibodies are common in the general population. JCV can also be detected in the urine of 3% of pregnant women but is not associated with proven disease.