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BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Plasma

Order Name BKV QT PCR PL
Test Number: 5504326
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
BK Virus DNA IU
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction 32284-2 
BK Virus DNA Log/mL
Calculation 44805-0 
BK Virus DNA Copies/mL
Calculation 41479-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.7 mL) Plasma EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Instructions Un-processed Whole Blood specimens are unacceptable.
This test is for EDTA Plasma Specimens only EDTA plasma, specimen should be centrifuged and plasma removed from cells within 6 hrs of collection. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination.
Unacceptable Specimens: Room Temperature specimens and Urine, CSF, Heparin Plasma specimens.
Specimen Stability: Room temperature= N/A; Refrigerated= 5 Days; Frozen= 1 Month (avoid >3 freeze/thaw cycles).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon, Thurs 
Expected TAT 6-8 days  
Clinical Use Assist in monitoring viral loads in post-transplant patients 
Notes 8/4/2020 The TAT and Schedule for this test has been adjusted to accommodate the increase testing volume needs of SARS-CoV-2 by PCR.
CPT Code(s) 87799
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic