BK Virus Quantitative

Orderable EAP code:

LAB100490 (Blood), LAB100491 (Urine)

Billable EAP Codes:

89000122 x 1

CPT Codes:

87799 x 1

Lab Section:

Molecular Lab

Turnaround Time:

3 Days

Test Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 

Units:

Copies/mL

Specimen Requirements:

Blood: Collect 4 mL blood in a 6 mL LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Prep Tube (PPT), minimum 3mL. Stable for 24 hours refrigerated or at room temperature.

Urine: Collect 5 mL URINE in a sterile cup. Transfer the urine into a Cobas tube within 24 hours. Once the urine is in a Cobas tube, it is stable for 90 days refrigerated or at room temperature.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

Blood: Collect 4 mL blood in a 6 mL LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Prep Tube (PPT), minimum 3mL. Stable for 24 hours refrigerated or at room temperature.

Urine: Collect 5 mL URINE in a sterile cup. Transfer the urine into a Cobas tube within 24 hours. Once the urine is in a Cobas tube, it is stable for 90 days refrigerated or at room temperature. If not enough urine is available, Cobas media can be added at a 1:1 ratio.

Synonyms:

Polyoma virus
BKV DNA
BKV quant