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Plasma BK Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Message
Collect specimen following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB17152 BK


Alias/See Also
BK


CPT Codes
87799

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Do not freeze whole blood or samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25° C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer' s instructions for collection tube handling. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL PlasmaTransport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 6 DaysFrozen: 6 MonthsCauses for Rejection: Sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube; unspun PPT tubes; frozen whole blood


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170792



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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