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Test Code LABYSTRJC Stratify JCV Ab with Reflex to Inhibition Assay

Clinical Information

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.

Synonym

  • JC Polyoma Virus Ab
  • YSTRJC

Specimen Required

1 mL serum from plain red tube or  Gold SST

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient (preferred): 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days

Rejection Due To

  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Grossly icteric

Reflex Tests

If the Index Value is between 0.20-0.40 (inclusive), then Stratify JCV Antibody Inhibition Assay will be performed at an additional charge.

Reference Values

See Report

Method Description

Immunoassay (IA)

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

4 days 

Reporting Name

Stratify JCV ™ Ab

CPT Code Information

86711

LOINC Code Information

JCV Ab: 70173-0
Index Value: 100977-8