Human Polyomavirus
| Source |
Urine, Blood, Fluids, Tissue |
| Mnemonic |
Do not enter into lab computer system.
If Provincial Lab requisition is received, see Human Polyomavirus, Provincial Laboratory. |
| Specimen Requirements |
Urine: Random urine collection, minimum 10 mL is preferred. First morning urine is also acceptable.
Urine is the preferred specimen type, however testing can be performed on:
Blood: 1 x 3 mL lavender top EDTA tube - whole blood
Tissue: Fresh, frozen or formalin-fixed |
| Specimen Handling |
Keep specimen refrigerated.
Submit specimen and completed CLS Anatomic Pathology requisition to the Gross Room, 11th Floor, Foothills Hospital, Attention Molecular Pathology. Specimens may be sent Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Specimens collected outside of regular hours must be kept refrigerated and sent the next working day. |
| Additional Information |
If testing by Provincial Laboratory is required, use a Provincial Lab requisition and see Human Polyomavirus, Provincial Laboratory.
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| Testing Location |
Molecular Pathology |
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| Testing Frequency |
As required |
| Alternate Name(s) |
BK Virus; JC Virus; PyV; SV40 |
| Reference Interval |
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