Test Code LAB13262 JC Virus DNA by PCR, CSF
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
JCVCD
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
CSF refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 1.0 mL CSF refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
6-8 Days
CPT Codes
87798