JC virus DNA detection Plasma

JC VIRUS DNA DETECTION PLASMA

URL - https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/0099169

CLINICAL UTILITY – this test detects JC virus in CSF, serum or urine specimens

METHODOLOGY – polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

TURN AROUND TIME – 8 days

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – lavender (EDTA), pink (potassium EDTA) or serum separator tube or CSF or urine

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – separate serum or plasma from cells and transfer 1 ml serum, plasma, CSF or urine in a sterile container

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – frozen

STABILITY – ambient: 8 hours; refrigerated: 5 days; frozen: 30 days

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – heparinized specimen

MRP – 4000

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory