JCBK DNA PCR, CSF

PCR test to detect JC or BK virus DNA in cerebrospinal fluid. This test is crucial for diagnosing PML in immunosuppressed patients. Helps monitor disease progression and response to treatment in patients at risk of viral encephalopathies.

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

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
JCBK DNA PCR, CSF includes 2 parameters

  • Jc Virus (jcv)
  • Bk Virus (bkv)

Test code

9937C

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 5 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf

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

JCBK DNA PCR, CSF

6300