BK VIRUS DNA BY PCR, PLASMA OR URINE
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
BKVPU | |
MGH LIS Test No |
1674 | |
Schedule |
Monday - Saturday, Varies | |
Testing Time |
1 Day | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
BKVPU | |
Type |
Plasma or Urine | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Submit one of the following specimens: Plasma Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or a yellow-top (ACD) tube(s). (Thrombin-activated tube is not acceptable.) Spin down promptly and send 1.0 mL of plasma refrigerated in screw-capped, round-bottom, plastic vial. Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma). 3. If ordering electronically, no form is required with the specimen. If not ordering electronically, please complete and submit a "Microbiology Request Form" (Supply T244) with the specimen. Urine 1.0 mL from a random urine collection. Send specimen refrigerated in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: 1. Indicate urine on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (urine). |
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Clinical Utilities
Rapid Detection of Renal Disease due to BKV.
CPT Codes
87798
Reference Range
Negative. Positve results will be reported as
BK Virus DNA detected.
Component Information
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