BK virus quant , PCR, plasma-13529

Test info

  
BK virus quant , PCR, plasma
  
13529
  
LAB13529
  
BKDNA
  
BK
BK virus quantitation, real-time DNA PCR
Polyomavirus BK quantitation
Quantitation of BK Virus, DNA Using Real-time PCR
  

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

Specimen

  
EDTA plasma
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

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

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

Frozen (preferred) - 6 months

Refrigerated - 8 days

Ambient - 48 hours

  
  • 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.

Performance

  
LabCorp Burlington (138962): R-LC
  
5 days/wk
  
2 - 5 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

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

Billing

  
87799

Tracking

  
03/27/2019
  
01/05/2024
  
01/05/2024