JC virus DNA quantitative

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Clinical details: 
Tested only in immunosuppressed patients
Related condition or disease: 
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, PML
Synonyms or keywords: 
JCV, JC virus, polyomavirus, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, PML
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
CSF tested for JC virus DNA along with JC virus HI assay.
Please send a contemporaneous serum for JC virus HI assay.
Turnaround time: 
7 days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 07/08/2015