Detection of JC Virus by PCR in CSF samples from immunocomprimised patients is diagnostic of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML),
Tube
CSF EDTA tube
ID
3650
Availability
Once a week
Additional Information
Consider in immunocompromised patients with progressive damage and inflammation of the white matter in the brain with neurological symptoms including: cognitive and behavioural changes; paraesthesia; visual problems; gait abnormalities and loss of limb coordination; and hemiparesis.Please specify if patient is immunocompromised and has PML.
Turn around
8 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
8 days
GP Routine TAT
8 days