BK Virus
| Test Name |
BK Virus |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
BKVIRUS |
| Specimen Type |
1 mL EDTA Plasma Minimum volume : 600 µL EDTA Plasma |
| Collection Container | Lavender Tube (EDTA Tube) |
| Container Information |  |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 5 - 7 days |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
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| 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. Freeze EDTA plasma and ship on dry ice. send to referral lab ASAP. |
| Test Referred To |
Offsite , St Joseph's Hospital via Laboratory Reference Center |
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The Brantford General
200 Terrace Hill Street
Brantford, ON
N3R 1G9
519-751-5544
The Willett, Paris
238 Grand River St. North
Paris, ON
N3L 2N7
519-442-2251
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