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Stratify JCV

Ordering information:

 Neurology Use Only

This test is for monitoring JCV during Tysabri (natalizumab) treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. For all other requests for JCV testing, see "Polyoma Virus".

All EMR requests for JCV must have had the correct informational request form filled out: for further information, contact the MS clinical nurse consultant.

 

 

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
STJCV
Medicare details:
MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price:
Specimen types:
not required
Container types:
Not required
Collection Instructions:

JCV samples must be collected in the specific collection tubes supplied by Unilabs.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Samples are be aliquoted and frozen in the barcoded tube supplied in the JCV kit

Frequency:
Monthly
Result Turnaround Time:
6-10 weeks
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Samples are be aliquoted and frozen in the barcoded tube supplied in the JCV kit