JC Virus DNA,PCR (Whole Blood) (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231100233


Alias/See Also
LAB7353: JC Polyoma DNA PCR Quant | LABCORP EAP: 139370


CPT Codes
87798x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Serum Container: 2 Lavender TOP (EDTA) Tube-Whole Blood, 2 Plasma Prep Tubes (PPT), OR 2 Red-Top Tube/Serum Storage: Refrigerate Stability: Whole Blood: less than 25 degrees C but not to exceed 30 degrees for more than 24 hours = 72 hours Plasma: Refrigerated = 12 days Frozen: greater than or equal to -18 degrees C = 6 months Serum: Refrigerated = 7 days Frozen: greater Special Instructions: LIVING DONOR testing performed at ViroMed Laboratories using Roche cobas MPX kit. Specimen Collection: Plasma OR Serum: Separate from cells within 72 hours of collection. Method: Real-time PCR Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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