BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Urine
Order Name
BKV QT PCR UR
Test Number: 5504426
Revision Date 08/04/2020
Test Number: 5504426
Revision Date 08/04/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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BK Virus DNA UR IU/mL
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Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | 32285-9 |
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BK Virus DNA UR Log/mL
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Calculation | 90924-2 |
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BK Virus DNA UR Copies/mL
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Calculation | 41480-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.7 mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This test is for Urine specimens only. Best if urine is kept refrigerated until Frozen. Preferred to be frozen within two hours of collection. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination. Unacceptable Specimens: CSF, EDTA and 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 |
| 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 |