BK Virus Quantitative PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | BKQNTU |
| Epic code: | LAB2721 |
| Order form: | Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87799 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Sterile Container | Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive) |
Rejection Criteria:
Gray top tubes used for urine cultures are not acceptable.
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/mL)
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.
Reportable linear range of 400 - 20,000,000 copy/mL (2.6-7.3 log copies/mL)
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 container.
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.
Testing requires a dedicated container.
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
Sample
Processing:
Store at 2-8°C for 72 hours or -20 to -80°C long term.
Transport
Instructions:
Place coolant packs on top of specimen in Styrofoam container.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Protect specimen by wrapping in bubble-wrap or toweling.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.
Protect specimen by wrapping in bubble-wrap or toweling.
CPT Code:
87799