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HelpTest Code LCJC JC Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL (T914)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Aliquot tube
Acceptable: Sterile screw cap vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Useful For
Aiding in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy due to JC virus
This test is not to be used as a diagnostic tool for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic patients
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reporting Name
JC Virus PCR, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Heat-inactivated specimens | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Florida
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LCJC | JC Virus PCR, CSF | 33295-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 88909 | JC Virus PCR, CSF | 33295-7 |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm