BK Virus Quantitative PCR
Label Mnemonic: BKQNTP
Epic code: LAB2722
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Molecular
Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease
BT 6004
356-2591
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood
Specimen Instructions:
Testing requires a dedicated tube.
Collection Medium:
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)
Minimum:
6 mL Whole Blood
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Testing Schedule:
Batch analysis performed on Tuesday and Friday.
Turn Around Time:
1-4 days upon receipt in laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Reportable linear range of 400 - 20,000,000 copy/mL (2.6-7.3 log copies/m\L)

Positive results less than 400 copies/mL will be reported as "POS <400 copy/mL" ("POS <2.6 log copies/mL") and negative results will be reported as "Negative".

The assay is calibrated to the WHO international standard.
Comments:
Submit to the lab as soon as possible. Specimens stored at 4°C will be accepted up to 72 hours after collection.

Testing requires a dedicated tube.

The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the University of Iowa Microbiology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Methodology:
PCR amplification
CPT Code:
87799