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BK Virus by Quantiative NAAT, Plasma

Message
ARUP test code 3006076
For Penn transplant patients only.


Test Code
BKPLA


CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma from Lavender top tube.


Minimum Volume
1 mL plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Pink (K2EDTA) top tube.


Instructions
Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1- 3 days


Clinical Significance
Use to detect and quantify BK virus in plasma.


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.