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BK Virus DNA, Qualitative Real Time PCR, CSF : 18889
Test CodeBKVCQL or 18889
Alias/See Also
Polyomavirus * BK Virus DNA * Qual PCR * CSF * BKV Polyoma * BK Virus Qual PCR
CPT Codes
87798
Transport Container
Preferred:
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Minimum: 0.3 ml
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Minimum: 0.3 ml
Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Realtime Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Limitations
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
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.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
