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 Recent changes for Polyomavirus PCR

Recent changes for Polyomavirus PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
18th October 2024
Method

Contact VIDRL 9342 2615

This test can be performed on same sample as other Micro PCR tests (eg CMV viral load). If unsure, contact Microbiology lab before organising any recollections. 

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%20user%20Form%20LIS.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 Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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