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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
Test Code18901
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
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
| BK Virus DNA,QN RT PCR | Not Detected (copies/mL) |
| BK Virus DNA,QN RT PCR | Not Detected (Log copies/mL) |
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 copies/mL.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
