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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF : 18901
Test CodeBKVCSF or 18901
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
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
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Limitations
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.
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.
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. This is a quantitative molecular test, with a linear range of 500-500,000,000 IU/mL.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
