Sample type: EDTA Blood sample

Test name: BK virus (quantitative)
PCR (In house) a.k.a. BK PCR

Condition / Indication: BK viral nephropathy and haemhorragic cystitis in immunocompromised

Sample required: EDTA blood sample

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: EDTA blood sample

Ideal volume (mL): 450µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR