JC VIRUS DNA BY PCR, CSF
Marquette General Health System
HLAB/HOL Code |
JCVSF | |
MGH LIS Test No |
88909 | |
Schedule |
Monday - Saturday | |
Testing Time |
3 Days | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
JCVSF | |
Type |
CSF | |
Volume |
1.0 mL CSF | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
1.0 mL of spinal fluid. Do not centrifuge. Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. |
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Clinical Utilities
As an aid in diagnosing progressive multifocal leukencephalopathy due to JCV.
CPT Codes
87798
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines
and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the
sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions
regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
Positive results will be reported as JC virus DNA detected.
Component Information
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