BK VIRUS MOLECULAR DETECTION PCR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BKQUR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7845
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 5 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7845
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 5 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 ml Urine
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Sterile Urine container
Collection Info:
For optimal results, specimen should arrive within 48 hours of collection.
Collect a random urine specimen.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Sterile Urine container
Collection Info:
For optimal results, specimen should arrive within 48 hours of collection.
Collect a random urine specimen.
Methods
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Clinical Utilities
Rapid detection of BK virus DNA
CPT Codes
87798
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
