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