JC Virus by PCR
| Sunquest Code: | JC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6488 | Epic Name: | JC Virus by PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood, CSF or urine |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL blood or 1 mL CSF or urine |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL blood or 0.5 mL CSF or urine |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) [Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel), Plastic leakproof container, sterile] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Blood: Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum.
CSF or Urine: Do not centrifuge. Aliquot 1 mL; 0.5 mL minimum, into an ARUP transport vial. Indicate specimen source. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated; 30 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 99169 |
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