Stratify JCV Antibody with Index and Reflex to Inhibition Assay
Order Name
JCV Ab/Index
Test Number: 6006452
Revision Date 02/21/2023
Test Number: 6006452
Revision Date 02/21/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Stratify JCV Antibody with Index and Reflex to Inhibition Assay
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Immunoassay (IA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) or red-top tube Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Nichols NI#91665 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 90 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | Not Available |
| Clinical Use | 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. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 819372 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |