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Stratify JCV Antibody with Index and Reflex to Inhibition Assay

Order Name JCV Ab/Index
Test Number: 6006452
Revision Date 02/21/2023
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Stratify JCV Antibody with Index and Reflex to Inhibition Assay
Immunoassay (IA)  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
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. 
Performing Labcorp Test Code 819372 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 819372
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