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HelpTest Code IMM135 BK Virus DNA PCR, Quant, Urine
Clinical Information
Detection and quantitative monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients.
Synonym
- BKBU
- BKBP
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Urine
Acceptable Container/Tube: Urine, Sterile Container
Specimen Source: Urine
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Reference Values
<200 IU/mL (<2.30 Log IU/mL)
Interpretation
This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 200-10,000,000,000 IU/mL (2.30-8.00 Log IU/mL).
Method Description
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 7 days
Reporting Name
BK Virus DNA PCR, Quant, Urine
CPT Code Information
87799
LOINC Code Information
43201-3