Post-Transplant, JC Virus DNA, RT PCR, CSF : 18011

PTJCCF or 18011

PTxplnt, Specialized, Txplnt, Services, Quest Advanced

1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) CSF collected in sterile, leak-proof container.

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources.

Refrigerated (Cold Packs)

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

Daily

1 day

Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. 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 is the cause of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), a severe demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. PML is a particular concern for individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Quantification of JC virus DNA is based upon the real-time PCR amplification and detection of JCV genomic DNA. Reportable range is 50 to 50,000,000 IU/mL (1.70 to 7.70 Log IU/mL).