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BKV Quantitative PCR

Test Summary

Detection of BK Virus (BKV) DNA via real-time qualitative PCR

Aliases

BK Virus DNA, QN
Transplant BKV PCR Quant
Transplant BKV QPCR
BKV Quant
BK Quant
BKV Quantitative Real Time PCR

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL EDTA Plasma (lavender top)

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a completely labeled plastic transport tube within 6 hours of collection. Freeze plasma pour off.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Lavender top tube (EDTA), Sterile plastic pour off tube
Urine: Sterile, plastic collection cup

Transport Temperature

Plasma - Frozen or Refrigerated
Whole Blood - Refrigerated
Urine - refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Plasma
Room Temperature = unacceptable
Refrigerated = 8 hours (24 hours after first thaw)
Frozen = 5 days
Whole Blood
Room Temperature = 8 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Urine
Room Temperature = 8 hours
Refrigerated = 2 days
Frozen = at least 2 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Plasma received at room temperature
Whole blood received frozen

Order Code

BKVDNA

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3977

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87799

Billing Code

300768

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status

No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days