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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time: 4-7 days
CPT Codes: 87798
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: JC Polyoma Virus (JCV) is the cause of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a demyelinating neurologic disease of immunosuppressed patients. 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.
Link:
JC PCR
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized blood
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
JC Virus DNA PCR |
PCR |
|
|
JC viral DNA not detected by PCR |
|
|
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
CSF |
CSF Vial |
1 |
mL |
|
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
Blood |
Lavender EDTA(K2), 4mL |
|
|
Alternate collection tube: Red with gel, 5mL |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
Urine |
Sterile Cup, MRD 100113 |
1 |
mL |
|
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |