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Unit Code 800170:
JC Virus Detection by PCR, Spinal Fluid

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Specimen Required

1.0 mL of spinal fluid. Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped,

sterile vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:    If ordering electronically, no form is required with the

                  specimen. If not ordering electronically, please

                  complete and submit a "Microbiology Request Form"

                  (Supply T244) with the specimen.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Spinal Fluid

Anticoagulants Other Than:           N/A

Hemolysis:                                          N/A

Thawing:                                              Cold OK; Warm Reject

Lipemia:                                               N/A

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Tuesday through Sunday

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