BK virus quant , PCR, plasma

Alphabetical Test listing

BK virus quant , PCR, plasma-13529

Test name:

Test number:

13529

Excellian order number:

LAB13529

Abbreviation:

BKDNA

Alternate names:

BK
BK virus quantitation, real-time DNA PCR
Polyomavirus BK quantitation
Quantitation of BK Virus, DNA Using Real-time PCR

Useful for:

Detection and quantitation of BK virus plasma or serum specimens as an aid in the diagnosis and management of BK virus infections.

Specimen type:

EDTA plasma

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection
Transfer plasma to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
Freeze

Transport container:

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 6 months

Refrigerated - 8 days

Ambient - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

Quantity not sufficient for analysis (QNS)
Leaking or broken tube
Inadequate storage or transport
Whole blood
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138962): R-LC

Days set up:

5 days/wk

TAT:

2 - 5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

The quantitative range is 22 IU/mL - 100,000,000 IU/mL
The analytical sensitivity is 22 IU/mL

CPT codes:

87799

Date created:

03/27/2019

Revised date:

01/05/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024