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Specimen Collection

Polyomavirus (BK/JC) - Nucleic Acid Detection

Test Name
Polyomavirus (BK/JC) - Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
POPC1
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood requests.

EDTA blood, Plasma/Serum, CSF, Urine

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL bloods / 0.2 mL CSF
Preferred Volume
1 mL bloods / 0.5 mL CSF
Comments

Quantitative PCR (viral loads) are performed on all detected blood specimens. Note: These are performed on plasma unless whole blood is specified or is insufficient to be performed on plasma.

  Recommended transport/storage conditions
  • CSF: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • EDTA Blood: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Plasma/Serum: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Urine: 2-8oC for 4 day
Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays)

For same day results, specimens need to be received in the laboratory before 11:30am (RCH) and 8:45am (RWH)

 
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