BK VIRUS MOLECULAR DETECTION PCR PLASMA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BKQPL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7844
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 5 days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7844
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 Plasma
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 LAV EDTA
Collection Info:
Thrombin-activated tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube are unacceptable.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 LAV EDTA
Collection Info:
Thrombin-activated tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube are unacceptable.
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
Not applicable
Results of plasma tests are reported in terms of the presence or absence of BK virus (BKV).
Detection of BKV DNA in clinical specimens may support the clinical diagnosis of renal or urologic disease due to BKV. Correlation of qualitative results with clinical presentation and BK viral load in urine and/or plasma is recommended.
Results of plasma tests are reported in terms of the presence or absence of BK virus (BKV).
Detection of BKV DNA in clinical specimens may support the clinical diagnosis of renal or urologic disease due to BKV. Correlation of qualitative results with clinical presentation and BK viral load in urine and/or plasma is recommended.
