Referred Tests
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Test ID: JCV
JC Virus Detection by In Situ Hybridization
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Special
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Specimen Volume: Entire block
Specimen Type: Slides
Slides: 4 Unstained glass, positively charged slides with 5 (+ or - 1)-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Tissue/Other | Wet/frozen tissue Cytology smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||