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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative Plasma (8000101702 (LAB002374))
Test Mnemonic:
Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Plasma Pearl Top (PPT)- Blood
Container:

Plasma Pearl Top (PPT)- Blood
Minimum Volume:

3 mL of blood (1 mL plasma)
Storage/Transport:

Refrigerate at 2-8 °C up to 6 days. If there are delays, specimens should be frozen at -15°C to -20°C.
Stability:

6 days at 2-8 °C
Causes for Rejection:

Improper collection. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection or collector information on order.
Specimen Preparation:

Within six hours of collection, centrifuge the PPT tube at 1000g for 15 minutes.
Methodology:

Nucleic acid amplification 
Performed:
Lab:

Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

Test is performed in batch, once per day, three days a week.
Reference Range:

Not detected
CPT 4 Code:

87799
Note:

This assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantification of BKV DNA in human EDTA plasma. It is intended for use to aid in the management of BKV in transplant patients.

An interpretation of "Not Detected" does not rule out the presence of inhibotors or BK virus DNA concentrations below the level of detection by the assay. care should be taken in the interpretation of any single viral load determination.
Synonyms:

BK Virus; BKVIRUS; BK Viral Load
Clinical Indication:

This test is intended for use to aid in the managment of BKV in transplant patients.
Effective Date: 08/20/2024
Reviewed By/Date: 0 - 01/01/1900
Approved By/Date: Williams-Bouyer, Natalie - 10/09/2024
When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent.

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