JC virus PCR, blood DFCI Order Code: JCVV 
    Site
 
DFCI
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB11124
 
    Local Code
 
JCVV
 
    Specimen
 
PLASMA
 
    Container
 
Lavender top tube, EDTA, 10 ml
 
    Collection Instructions
 
Collect 4-5 mL whole blood in EDTA or ACD tube
 
    Stability
 
96 hours at room temp or spin and freeze plasma
 
    Rejection Criteria
 
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling or specimen types other than those listed
 
    Turnaround Time
 
Within 24 hours of receiving specimen
 
    Order Message
 
Ship AMBIENT Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery.A Viracor-IBT test requisition form must accompany each specimen. MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 96 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
 
    Methodology
 
PCR
 
    Department
 
SENDOUTS
 
    Send Out
 
Yes
 
    Additional Information
 
Additional information from reference laboratory
 
    Reference Laboratory
 
VIRACOR-IBT REFERENCE LAB
 
    Reference Lab Code
 
3501
 
    CPT Code
 
87799
 
    Last Update
 
10/16/2019 07:56:42