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Test Code JCV JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization

Reporting Name

JC Virus ISH

Useful For

Confirming a clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Special


Shipping Instructions


Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Necessary Information


A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Specimen Volume: Entire block

 

Specimen Type: Slides

Slides: 4 Unstained glass, positively-charged slides with 5 (+ or - 1)-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue


Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides		 Reject

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Special Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88365-Primary

88364-If additional ISH

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
JCV JC Virus ISH In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
71214 Interpretation 50595-8
71215 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
71216 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
71218 Material Received 81178-6
71596 Disclaimer 62364-5
72115 Case Number 80398-1

Secondary ID

70475

Report Available

5 to 7 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.