JC VIRUS, MOLECULAR DETECTION, PCR, SERUM/PLASMA OR URINE Mnemonic JC VIRUS Synonym JC Virus PCR - John Cunningham Virus Specimen Collection Requirements Collect SST, EDTA lavender, or urine Handling Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer serum, plasma, or urine to a sterile container. Preferred Volume 1.0 mL Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Transport Frozen Rejection Criteria Heparinized specimens Stability Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 30 days Testing Information Performed Mon, Wed, Fri Reported 2-4 days Method Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Referral Lab ARUP (99169) Reference Values Reference Values Interpretation provided. CPT Codes 87798 Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:50:51 PM Client Services: 503-413-1234