Laboratory Medicine Program

BK Polyoma detection - Blood
(BK, BKV, Polyoma)

Clinical Decription:
BK detection is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of BK virus (BKV) DNA in human EDTA plasma.

Method: PCR - Real-Time Quantitative; Roche cobas

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
21.5-100,000,000.0 IU/mL, <21.5 IU/mL, Not Detected

Specimen Type: peripheral blood (EDTA)
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 2 mL)

Shipping: None

Special Instructions: EDTA tubes may be stored and/or transported for up to 36 hours at 2-25°C prior to plasma preparation. Plasma samples separated from whole blood within 24 hours of collection may be stored and/or transported for up to 6 days at 2-8°C, up to 6 months <20°C.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday through Friday.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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