BK (Polyomavirus) Quantitative PCR

Test information: Detect and quantify BK (Polyomavirus) DNA in blood and urine. Post-transplant surveillance of renal transplant and haemopoietic stem cell recipients.

Availability: Referred to Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 3 Days upon receipt at Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust

Specimen Type(s)

• EDTA Whole Blood;
• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Analytes

• BK (Polyomavirus) DNA;
• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5-10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Units: copies/mL / log 10 copies/mL

UKAS number

8043

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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