JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Serum or Plasma

Test Code

17220

CPT Code(s)

87798

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

17220

CPT Code(s)

87798

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

JC Polyoma Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Serum or Plasma - JC polyoma virus is the cause of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a demyelinating neurologic disease of immunosuppressed patients. This test detects JC Polyoma Virus DNA in serum or plasma. Detection of virus in specimens from AIDS and other severely immune compromised patients may indicate disease. Serum antibodies are not helpful in diagnosing PML as antibodies are common in the general population. JCV can also be detected in the urine of 3% of pregnant women, but is not associated with proven disease.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

JC Virus DNA, QL Real Time PCR,Polyomavirus,JCV Polyoma,JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QL,JC Virus DNA, Qual PCR, Plasma,JC Virus DNA, Qual PCR, Serum,JC Virus Qual PCR

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

JC Virus DNA, QL Real Time PCR,Polyomavirus,JCV Polyoma,JC Polyoma Virus DNA, QL,JC Virus DNA, Qual PCR, Plasma,JC Virus DNA, Qual PCR, Serum,JC Virus Qual PCR

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.7 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top), or PPT (white-top) tube or
0.7 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.7 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top), or PPT (white-top) tube or
0.7 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance 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.

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