BK virus

Recommendation- This test aids in identification and quantification of BK virus in blood/or urine.

Approach- Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Specimen Required- Patient Preparation

Collect- Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube OR urine.

Specimen Preparation- Transport 1 mL whole blood, serum, plasma or urine in a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature- Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions- Heparinized specimens.

Remarks- Specimen source required.

Stability- i) Ambient: 24 hours;

ii) Refrigerated: 72 hours;

iii) Frozen: 1 month