Specimen Requirements

Title

BK Virus DNA PCR, Quantitative, Plasma

Specimen Requirement

Collect lavender EDTA/2.0 mL plasma, within 8 hours of collection centrifuge and transfer plasma to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on tube and send.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Stability

Room temp: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 3 days, Frozen: 30 days

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report

Turnaround

1-3 days, performed Monday-Friday

Clinical Use

Test Code

BKQNW