Test Code FSJCV STRATIFY JCV Antibody (with Index) with Reflex to Inhibition Assay
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel, lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube; serum gel tube is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Send refrigerate.
Secondary ID
75918Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
FSJIN | STRATIFY JCV Ab INH | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the Index Value is between 0.20-0.40 (Inconclusive), STRATIFY JCV DxSelect Antibody Inhibition Assay will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
ELISA
Reporting Name
STRATIFY JCV DxSelect RFLSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 90 days | ||
Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Clinical Information
The STRATIFY JCV(R) DxSelect(TM) Antibody Test is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) designed to detect JCV antibodies to help identify individuals who have been exposed to the virus. Samples with low level reactivity in the detection assay are retested in a confirmation (inhibition) assay to confirm presence or absence of JCV-specific antibodies.
Retrospective analyses of post marketing data from various sources, including observational studies and spontaneous reports obtained worldwide, suggest that the risk of developing PML may be associated with relative levels of serum anti-JCV antibody as measured by anti-JCV antibody index.(1)
Reference Values
Index interpretive criteria:
<0.20 Negative
0.20-0.40 Indeterminate
>0.40 Positive
Interpretation
Negative: Antibodies to JCV not detected.
Indeterminate: Low level reactivity detected, see Inhibition Assay result for the final antibody result.
Positive: Antibodies to JC virus (JCV) detected indicating the patient has been exposed to JCV at an undetermined time.
CPT Code Information
86711
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FSJCV | STRATIFY JCV DxSelect RFL | Not Provided |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z6367 | Natalizumab Therapy? | Not Provided |
Z6368 | Index Value | 100977-8 |
Z6369 | JCV Antibody | 70173-0 |