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Test Directory Stratify JCV™ Antibody (with Index) with Reflex to Inhibition

Stratify JCV™ Antibody (with Index) with Reflex to Inhibition

Test Summary

The JC Virus (JCV) is associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Detection of antibodies to JCV in serum or plasma is a reliable indicator of exposure to JCV. The analytical performance characteristics were determined for multiple sclerosis patients.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Order Code

JCVIDX

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB5633

Includes

If the Index Value is between 0.20-0.40 (inclusive), then Stratify JCV™ Antibody Inhibition Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 86711).

CPT Code

86711

Billing Code

670886

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Negative

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days