Detection of JC Virus by PCR in CSF samples from immunocompromised patients is diagnostic of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Container / Tube
CSF in white universal or EDTA blood tube.
Collection Conditions
If delays occur, refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
Availability
Once a week.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
8 days.
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.
ID
3650