JC Virus antibodies

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

JCPS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8519

Synonyms

Stratify JCV

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

7

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

Collection instruction:
Collect 2 x SST (Apricot) or Plain (red top) tubes.

- Antibody testing for MS patients is available from Unilabs Denmark, the patient MUST be enrolled appropriately before sending any samples. https://stratifyjcv.unilabsweb.com/
Sending clinicians must log on to the Unilabs website to register the specimen. Unilabs will provide the unique barcode and their request form . This must be completed before sending to LabPLUS
Samples must be accompanied with the Unilabs request form, unique barcode and LabPLUS request form.

Laboratory instruction:
Give a copy of the form

Contact Information