BK Virus DNA, Quantitative

Test Name

BK Virus DNA, Quantitative

LIS Code

BKPCR

Availability

6 days a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

1 full Lavender Top Tube of whole blood. Cannot be shared with any other test.

Summary Test Name

BK Virus DNA, Quantitative

Minimum Volume

2.0 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Transport specimen at room temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

24-48 hours upon reception

Reference Value

Normal Range: BK Virus DNA not detected

Test Results

Numerical value (IU/ML) and Log value.

Additional Test Information

Lavender tube - Please draw SEPARATE lavender tube. Cannot be shared with other tests. Test Method: Real Time PCR. Limit of quantification <21.5 IU/ML, Log <1.33.