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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real‐Time PCR, Urine : 16581
Test CodeBKUQNT or 16581
CPT Codes
87799
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL random urine submitted in a sterile plastic urine container.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
0.7 mL random urine submitted in a sterile plastic urine container.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 day
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
This test is used to determine the presence of BK Virus DNA in patient's 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 or plasma is associated with an increased risk of graft rejection in renal recipients. Quantitative testing may indicate change in risk over time.
This is a quantitative molecular test, with a linear range of 500‐500,000,000 copies/mL (2.70‐8.70 Log copies/mL).
This is a quantitative molecular test, with a linear range of 500‐500,000,000 copies/mL (2.70‐8.70 Log copies/mL).
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
