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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Polyomavirus PCR (includes BK and JC viruses) (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Polyomavirus PCR (includes BK and JC viruses) (Sendaway Test)
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12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Tissue samples should be sent in viral transport medium.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $142.

Tissue samples should be sent in viral transport medium.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

7th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Tissue samples should be sent in viral transport medium.

Tissue samples should be sent in viral transport medium.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $142.

Polyomavirus PCR (includes BK and JC viruses) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:BK virus PCR
JC virus PCR
SV40
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:PMP
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Cerebrospinal Fluid
Urine random
Blood
Serum
Tissue
Container Types:
CSF Tube 3
Plain 70mL pot
EDTA 10 mL
SST
Viral Transport Medium
Plain 70mL pot
Collection & Request Instructions:

Tissue samples should be sent in viral transport medium.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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