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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: | Human Polyomavirus (BK and JC), FFPE PCR | ||
Clinical Indications: | For the investigation of Human Polyomavirus in pathology specimens. | ||
Test Code: |
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Specimen Type: | Paraffin-Embedded Tissue | ||
Specimen Source: | Indicate specimen source | ||
Primary Container: | See Specimen Collection Requirements | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Paraffin-Embedded Tissue:
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Test Resources: | Submit requests using requisition or Connect Care online order entry:
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Stability and Storage: | Room temperature: paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and slides | ||
Transportation: | Transport specimen at room temperature. Specimen must not freeze in transit. Transport to Pathology Department at Foothills Medical Center. | ||
Method: | PCR | ||
Method and Interpretation of Results: | The assay performs PCR on genomic DNA extracted from paraffin-embedded tissue block. Presense or absence of Human Polyoma viral DNA(BK or JC types) is determined by agaros gel detection. | ||
Routine Turn Around Time: | 10 days | ||
Testing Schedule: | Weekly | ||
Testing Area: | Molecular Pathology | ||
Performing Site: | Foothills Medical Center | ||
Contact Comments: | Molecular Pathology South 403-220-4240 | ||
Last Updated On: | Monday, October 5, 2020 | ||
Date of Last Review: | Aug 1 2022 12:00AM | ||