BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, Plasma QBKVQT
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
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| Synonym | BK Virus DNA, QT Real-Time PCR, Polyomavirus, BK Viral Load, BKV Polyoma, BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. |
| Transport | Transfer 2 mL plasma (Min: 1 mL) to a transport tube. * Collection Instructions *
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| Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 6 days Frozen (-20°C): 6 months Frozen ( -70°C): 6 months |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 9011084 |
| CPTCode | 87799 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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| Reference Interval | |
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BK Virus DNA, QN RT PCR: Not detected (copies/mL) BK Virus DNA, QN RT PCR: Not detected (Log copies/mL) |
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