JC Virus
| Test Name |
JC Virus |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
JC |
| Specimen Type |
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) |
| Collection Container | CSF tube (sterile container) |
| Container Information |
CSF tube
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| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 15 days |
| Critical Values | Result information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes |
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| Storage and Transport |
The specimen should be delivered to the laboratory STAT, with no delay Specimen should not be transported through the automated delivery system. Specimen must be frozen within 24 hours of collection. |
| Test Referred To |
Offsite , Referral Laboratory |
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The Brantford General
200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford, ON
N3R 1G9
519-751-5544
The Willett, Paris
238 Grand River St. North
Paris, ON
N3L 2N7
519-442-2251
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