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Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the followings
Preferred
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Type: Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability
7 days, refrigerated
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 2 - 6 days
Reference Interval
Sample Matrix: EDTA plasma
Linear Range: 240 copies/mL to 100,000,000 copies/mL
Limit of Detection (LOD): 170 copies/mL
Sample Matrix: Urine
Linear Range: 200 copies/mL to 100,000,000 copies/mL
Limit of Detection (LOD): 90 copies/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of BK polyomavirus.
Service Code
LBC03070
1030137
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
48309-9
Laboratory Code
LAB3040970