BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Plasma
Order Name
BKV QT PCR PL
Test Number: 5504326
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5504326
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
BK Virus DNA IU
|
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | 32284-2 |
|
BK Virus DNA Log/mL
|
Calculation | 44805-0 |
|
BK Virus DNA Copies/mL
|
Calculation | 41479-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.7 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Un-processed Whole Blood specimens are unacceptable. This test is for EDTA Plasma Specimens only EDTA plasma, specimen should be centrifuged and plasma removed from cells within 6 hrs of collection. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination. Unacceptable Specimens: Room Temperature specimens and Urine, CSF, Heparin Plasma specimens. Specimen Stability: Room temperature= N/A; Refrigerated= 5 Days; Frozen= 1 Month (avoid >3 freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon, Thurs |
| Expected TAT | 6-8 days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in monitoring viral loads in post-transplant patients |
| Notes | 8/4/2020 The TAT and Schedule for this test has been adjusted to accommodate the increase testing volume needs of SARS-CoV-2 by PCR. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87799 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |