BK Virus
| Test Name | BK Virus |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | (Information Unavailable) |
| Laboratory Module | Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic | CSFBKJC |
| Specimen Type | Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| Collection Container | Sterile CSF conical tubes |
| Container Information |  |
| Collection Information | Tube 1- Glucose and protein Tube 2- Microbiology (other tests) Tube 3- Cell Count (Microbiology is x4 tubes collected) Tube 4- Cell Count The last tube collected will be processed for the cell count
Lumbar Puncture Clean the puncture site with antiseptic solution and alcohol before needle insertion. Insert a needle with stylet at the L3-L4, L4-L5 or L5-LS interspace. When subarachnoid space is reached, remove stylet and spinal fluid will appear in the needle hub. Slowly drain CSF into sterile tubes. Clean the reservoir site with antiseptic solution and alcohol. Collect fluid through the reservoir unit and place it in a sterile tube. Suggested Volumes: Routine Culture (C&S) - 2 mL Fungus Culture - 2 mL Mycobacterium Culture - 2 mL Virus Culture - 2 mL |
| Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday Send-Out |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | (Information Unavailable) |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | Gram stain results will be called to the physician as soon as it is available. As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | Test is only orderable by Dr Pennie If the specimen is taken STAT (after hours), if the CSF has a white blood cell count of greater then 10 or elevated protein or decreased glucose, it is considered an abnormal screen and a technologist will be called back to process the specimen, otherwise the specimen will be processed at 7:00am the following morning. Note: always send the most turbid tube to Microbiology. Note: Specimen description and total quantity will be recorded for the CSF The supernate/extra specimen will be frozen in the -70'C freezer for approximately 6 months. |
| Storage and Transport | The specimen should be delivered to the laboratory STAT, with no delay and should not be transported through the automated delivery system. Must be separated and store frozen |
| Test Referred To | St Joseph's Hospital via Laboratory Reference Center |