BK Virus Quantitative Load (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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BK Virus Quantitative Load (Blood)

Alternate Names	BK Virus DNA PCR, BK Virus NAD, BKVL, BK PCR, BK Quantitative PCR, BKV
Test Code	BKVL
Testing Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	The Abbott Alinity m BK Viral Load assay is designed for the quantitative detection of BK virus DNA in immunocompromised patients from blood specimens only. For BK PCR requests on other samples besides blood, please refer to Polyomavirus DNA PCR (Urine - Spot/Random) OR Polyomavirus DNA PCR (CSF).
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Four times per week
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test can be added up to 5 days from collection, if refrigerated.

Container ID	EWL, EW
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions BK viral load testing from urine or other non-blood specimens is referred externally to VIDRL under POLYP test code.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	No

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