BK Virus PCR (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BKUR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8851

Synonyms

BK Virus

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Laboratory instruction:
Urine can be tested for BK virus (a dedicated urine sample is required), clinical details MUST be provided.

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