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Polyomavirus PCR

Alternate names:
BK PCR, BKV, JC PCR, JCV, Polyomavirus NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
PVPCR
Specimen types:
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Serum
Urine
Plasma
Container types:
CSF
Serum tube with gel
Sterile Jar
EDTA		CSF
Collection Instructions:
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-7 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW