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HelpTest Code LAB3506 STRATIFY JCV™ Antibody with Reflex to Inhibition Assay
Additional Codes
JC Polyoma Virus Ab
JCV Antibody
Stratify
Test Performed By
Quest Diagnostics
Container Name
SST
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed
Monday - Thursday
CPT Codes
86711
Temperature
Room Temperature
Refrigerated is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume
1.5 mL
List Price
$1,385
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days
Specimen Required
Serum
Clinical Significance
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.
Reflex Testing
If the JCV Antibody result is, "INDETERMINATE", STRATIFY JCV™ Antibody Inhibition Assay will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86711).