MIDL PCR BK Virus Qt (BKV)

Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB1374, BKV, BK Virus, BK Viral Load, BK Virus Quantitative PCR
Test Components: Roche cobas 6800
CPT Codes: 87799
Methodology: Quantitative PCR
Reference Range: Plasma: 22 - 100,000,000 IU/mL; Urine: 200 - 100,000,000 IU/mL
Tube Type: Blood: Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT); Urine: Sterile container
Specimen: EDTA Plasma (PPT) or Urine
Alternate Specimen: Alternative specimen type need Medical Director's approval.
Pediatric Requirements: 2mL Plasma (blood EDTA), 8mL Urine
Volume: 4mL Plasma (blood EDTA) , 8mL Urine
Minimum Volume: 2mL Plasma (blood EDTA), 4.3mL Urine
Temperature: Room temperature for up to 24 hours (15-25°C), Plasma can be refrigerated for up to 6 days (2-8°C). Urine at room termperature for up to 24 hours (15-25°C) or for 7 days if transferred to a "Cobas PCR Urine Sample Container".
Stability: Room temperature for up to 24 hours (15-25°C), Plasma can be refrigerated for up to 6 days (2-8°C). Urine at room termperature for up to 24 hours (15-25°C), or for 7 days if transferred to a
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: All shifts
TAT: 48 hours
Special Instructions: Click here to print the Molecular Diagnostics requisition.

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