JC Virus Antibodies (Stratify)


Test Name
JC Virus Antibodies (Stratify)
Test Code
SAJCV
Specimen Type
Stratify collection kit required - located in Neurology Department on Level 3, West clinical offices and the Day Medical Unit, located on Level 2.

Minimum Volume
4mL (fill red top tube provided in Stratify collection kit) 
Comments

The "Stratify JCV request form" has been replaced by an online registration process. All samples will be registered by a member of the Neurology team or Day Medical team electronically via the Unilabs website. A print out of the registered JC Virus test will be provided to labs along with the JC Virus tube & kit. A print out of the JC Virus Antibody Stratify lab pathology form must accompany the JC Virus sample kit to the lab department.

Any questions regarding the online registration process please contact Jackie Said ext. 56148, Eppie Yiu or Ahmed, Kaki on ext. 55661

LABORATORY NOTES:
1. Allow sample to clot for 30-60 minutes post collection.

2. Centrifuge sample for 10 minutes at 3500rpm (2000g).

3. Aliquot and store serum at -70oC.
Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. use appropriate PPE.


Assay Performed
Central Specimen Reception
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Grattan Street
Parkville 3052
Victoria
9342 8000
Assay Frequency
Note: Testing laboratory is UniLab (Denmark).