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HelpTest Code STJCVSO Stratify JCV Ab (w/Index) w/Rflx to Inhibition Assay (91665)
Additional Codes
Quest Diagnostics Test Code: 91665
Useful For
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.
Synonyms/Keywords
Stratify JCV Antibody & Reflex Inhibition (91665), JC Polyoma Virus Ab
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serum (preferred) | Red Top Tube (RTT) | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | 0.5 mL | 0.25 mL | |
| Plasma | EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 0.5 mL | 0.25 mL |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months | |
| Plasma | Refrigerate | 14 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Test Components
Index Value JCV Antibody
Interpretations
If the Index Value is between 0.20 and 0.40 (inclusive), then "STRATIFY JCV Antibody Inhibition Assay" will be performed at an additional charge.
Reference Range Information
<0.20: Negative
0.20 - 0.40: Indeterminate
>0.40: Positive
Performing Laboratory Name
Quest Diagnostics
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Specimens are sent to Quest Woodale who forwards to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease
Performing lab: Quest Diagnostics-Nichols Institute 27027 Tourney Road Valencia, CA 91355-53869 |
800-421-7110 | https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home | 16160 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Woodale forwards to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease | Monday through Saturday | 4 days | Immunoassay (IA) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86711 | 1 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | Stratify JCV Antibody & Reflex Inhibition (91655) |
| Centricity | Stratify JCV Antibody & Reflex Inhibition (91655) |
| Cerner | Stratify JCV Antibody & Reflex Inhibition (91655) |