BK Virus Quantitative PCR

BA0012

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement
Blood
5 mL of blood in EDTA tube (Adult)
3 mL of blood in EDTA tube (Paeds)
 
Urine
2 to 10 mL of urine (first morning void)
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2 - 8oC (with ice-pack ).
Sample must reach SGH laboratory with 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 - 5 days
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Test setup every Monday and Wednesday
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

  • 30 Jul 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Test Name, Specimen Requirement, Day and Time Performed.

Back: eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

Last Updated - 27 May 2025