Specimen Requirements
Title
BK Virus DNA PCR, Quantitative, Plasma
Specimen Requirement
DRAW BLOOD IN A LAVENDER EDTA TUBE. CENTRIFUGE AND SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS WITHIN 8 HOURS OF COLLECTION AND TRANSFER PLASMA TO SCREW-CAPPED PLASTIC VIAL; INDICATE “PLASMA/LAV TOP” ON TRANSPORT VIAL.
Methodology
Stability
ROOM TEMP 8 HOURS; REFRIGERATED 3 DAYS
Reference Range
BY REPORT*
Turnaround
1-3 Days
Clinical Use
Test Code
BKQNW