Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Stratify JCV
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd May 2023	Processing Instructions		Samples are be aliquoted and frozen in the barcoded tube supplied in the JCV kit
	Notes		Samples are be aliquoted and frozen in the barcoded tube supplied in the JCV kit

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

Reference Interval:

Positive/Negative

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

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

Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Stratify JCV

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Processing Instructions

Notes