BK Virus PCR (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BKVL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8126

Synonyms

BK Virus

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Collection instructions:
Urine can be tested for BK Virus (a dedicated urine sample is required).
Clinical details must be provided.
EDTA must be a dedicated sample
Do not use heparin tubes

Laboratory instruction:
EDTA separated and plasma in pilot tube transported chilled

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