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HelpTest Code LAB21028 BK Virus DNA PCR, Quantitative, Plasma
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
BKQNP
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Plasma frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 8 hours of collection. Send plasma in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 1 day
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
BKV Qual: NOT DET (Not detected)
BKV Quant: <50 IU/mL
Log BKV: <1.7 log(10) IU/mL
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
87799
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum specimens, heparinized specimens, sharted specimens, specimens submitted to repeated freeze-thaw cycles, specimens received in non-sterile or leaking containers.