BK Virus PCR (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BKUR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8851

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

A dedicated urine sample is required, clinical details MUST be provided

Sample Stability

2–8°C for up to 7 days. If storage exceeds 7 days, aliquot and freeze at ≤−20°C.

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test not performed over weekend

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026