BK virus

Referred to Micropathology Ltd., University of Warwick Science Park Venture Centre, Coventry CV4 7EZ
 

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Samples required

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Urine in white-topped Universal container.

CSF

Test indications

 

Test information

DNA detection and quantification (EDTA blood).

Reference range

 

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627