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

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

Order Code

JCVIDX

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.

Aliases

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