JC Virus DNA by PCR, CSF JC Virus DNA

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	JC Virus DNA by PCR, CSF
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	JC Virus DNA by PCR - CSF
Clinical Info	Quantitative JCV DNA PCR can be used to detect JCV in CSF in the setting of CNS disease, and blood and urine in the setting of renal dysfunction. Quantitative DNA PCR can be used to track the course of infection as well as monitor response to treatment.
Specimen Type	CSF
Container	CSF Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Sterile screw cap vial Specimen Volume: 2 mL CSF ( 0.5 mL min) Transport Temperature: Frozen
Transport Instructions	Frozen
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Days Performed	Monday through Saturday TAT 1 - 3 Days
Performing Laboratory	Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
CPT	87799
PDM	5905860
Result Interpretation None detected Assay Range: 72 copies/mL to 1.00E+08 copies/mL The limit of quantitation (LOQ) is 72 copies/mL. JC virus DNA detected below the LOQ will be reported as Detected:<72 copies/mL. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Results should be used in conjunction with clinical findings, and should not form the sole basis for a diagnosis or treatment decision.
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