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Bk Virus DNA Quantitative PCR, Blood
Test CodeLAB11968
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
3mL Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Plasma or Serum
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)