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Test Code INPT451 BK Virus DNA Qn, PCR, Plasma

Clinical Information

Detection and quantitative monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients.

Synonym

  • BKBP

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL (plasma)
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge at 1500g for 10 minutes.  Whole blood must be spun down and plasma separated within 24 hours of collection

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days

Reference Values

<21.5 IU/mL (<1.33 Log IU/mL)

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 21.5-10,000,000 IU/mL (1.33 to 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 Qn, PCR, Plasma

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

32284-2