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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | JC Virus (Synonym: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, PML, Human Polyomavirus) | ||
| Pathogen: | JC Virus (human polyomavirus) | ||
| Test Includes: | NAT or PCR | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Clearly indicate on requisition if PML is suspected | ||
| Collection Alert: | Contact the Public Health Lab (ProvLab) Microbiologist On-Call prior to specimen collection | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB9779 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Biopsy or autopsy material (brain) in sterile container or DEDICATED CSF sample (600uL) in sterile container Note: Plasma, serum, whole blood, and urine will not be accepted | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 14 calendar days upon receipt at referral lab | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Referred to National Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, July 4, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jul 3 2024 12:00AM | ||
