Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- EDTA Whole Blood
- EDTA Plasma
5ml EDTA or 500ul plasma
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Stored for 2 yearsPolyomavirus Viral Load
Patient Preparation
For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Lavender top blood (EDTA) sample
- Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into lavender topped (EDTA) vacuum tubes
- Invert tube 8–10 times.
Notes
Significant Results Telephoned
Reference Range
Lower limit of detection 500copies per ml
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: QCMD