JC/BK DNA PCR, TISSUE

PCR test to detect JC or BK virus DNA in tissue samples. This test is used to diagnose viral infections, including PML, in immunocompromised individuals. Helps in identifying the cause of neurological symptoms in affected patients.

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

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, TISSUE includes 2 parameters

  • Jc Virus (jcv)
  • Bk Virus (bkv)

Test code

9937V

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

Specimen stability information

Tissue

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, TISSUE

6300