JC/BK DNA PCR

This test detects JC and BK virus DNA, which are associated with severe infections in immunocompromised individuals. It is used to diagnose and monitor viral infections such as PML and hemorrhagic cystitis.

Also known asJc/bk Dna Pcr Jc/bk Dna Pcr

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
JC/BK DNA PCR includes 2 parameters

  • Jc Virus (jcv)
  • Bk Virus (bkv)

Test code

9937

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 5 ML
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer5 ML
Plasma EdtaLavender Vacutainer5 ML
SerumYellow Vacutainer5 ML
TissueOthers5 NOS
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter5 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf, Edta Whole Blood, Plasma Edta, Serum, Tissue, Urine

Collection instructions

Age,Gender,Clinical history required

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Molecular Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

JC/BK DNA PCR

6300