BK Virus (BKV) Quantitative Real-time PCR

Message

Order PESOT/ESOT

Test Code

PESOT/ESOT BK Virus (BKV) Quantitative

Alias/See Also

BK Virus Plasma
Viracor 2501

CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen

Instructions

Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name and collection date. A Viracor Eurofins test requisition form must accompany each specimen. Multiple tests can be run on one specimen. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to: Viracor Eurofins, 1001 NW Technology Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Whole blood frozen, specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling or specimens other than those listed.

Additional Information
BK Virus (BKV) Quantitative Real-time PCR

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.