Test Code JCVA JC Virus Antibody Reflex to Inhibition Assay
Additional Codes
3006254
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
LAV (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Rejection Criteria
None listed
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Varies
EPIC Code
LAB9060
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
7-11 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
CPT
86711; if reflexed, add 86711
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
LOINC
| JC Virus Index | 100977-8 |
| JC Virus Antibody | 70173-0 |
Alias
JC polyoma virus; John Cunningham virus; natalizumab; progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); Stratify JCV Antibody with Index