BK Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, CSF

Test Code

18889

Alias/See Also

CSF, BK Virus, Qual

CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen

0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
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

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: March 17, 2023

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