Molecular detection of JC virus (human polyoma virus 2)
Microbiology
Virology
○ CSF
○ CNS fresh biopsies or fixed tissue
Other Information
○ Plasma, serum, whole blood and urine will not be accepted.
○ Sterile container (min volume 0.6 mL)
○ Decontaminate skin, collect at least 0.6 mL of CSF by lumbar puncture.
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
NML
○ 14 days
416-586-4800 extension 4547
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection. Fixed tissue may be stored at room temperature (20-25 ˚C).
○ The specimen will be referred to the National Microbiology Laboratory for testing