BK virus PCR (blood)

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

2 x 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) , purple top, Include details of underlying conditions or immunosupression

Turnaround Time:

5-7days

Diagnosis of BK virus infection in immunocompromised patients

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable

Measurement units: copies/ml
Clinical decision points: Not applicable
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Manchester PHE