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BK Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Urine
Test Code16553
Alias/See Also
LAB1375
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL random urine submitted in a sterile, plastic urine container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Container
Plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This test is used to determine the presence of BK Virus DNA in patients' specimens. Detection of the virus in these specimens may be indicative of an active infection, as PCR detects the presence of the virus, and not the host's reaction to the virus. Polyomavirus BK DNA detection in urine is associated with an increased risk of graft rejection in renal transplant recipients.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |