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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative Urine (8000101703 (LAB002375))
Test Mnemonic:
Specimen Requirements:
Collection:

Collect urine into a sterile container or cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit
Container:

Sterile container- Urine or cobas PCR Urine Sample Kit
Minimum Volume:

5 mL of unpreserved urine
Storage/Transport:

Unpreserved urine may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 24 hours. Once urine is stabilized in the cobas urine PCR Media, samples may be stored for up to 90 days at 2-30°C.
Stability:

Unpreserved urine is stable at 2-8°C for up to 24 hours. Urine stabilized in the cobas urine PCR Media, is stable for up to 90 days at 2-30°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:

No special prep for unpreserved urine specimens. Urine stabilized in cobas PCR Media must show the top of the liquid level between the two black lines on the cobas PCR Media tube label window.
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 urine stabilized in cobas urine PCR Media. 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 inhibitors 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 management 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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