JC virus & toxoplasma virus PCR

Description: 
Qualitative TaqMan real-time Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR) assay for JC virus DNA & toxoplasma virus DNA. Used for the diagnosis of JC virus or toxoplasma virus infection. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri.
Reference range: 

Not applicable

Units: 
Qualitative Test - Detected/Not Detected
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in a sterile universal container with no additives. 4-9ml Purple Top EDTA blood (for plasma). Amniotic Fluid (JC only), Vitreous Humour, Tissue (Sendaway referral only) in a sterile universal container with no added fluids or transport medium.
Turnaround time: 
5 working days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). Samples should be sent to CSR promptly as the sensitivity of assays that detect RNA/DNA depend on sample quality/integrity. Please store samples in a refrigerator if there is a delay in sending samples to CSR
Contacts:
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 07/06/2021