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Test Code BKVQN BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Reporting Name

BKV DNA Detect/Quant, P

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens

 

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients


Shipping Instructions


1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot into a plastic vial per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Reference Values

Undetected

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PBKQN BKV DNA Detect/Quant, P 32284-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
614567 BKV DNA Detect/Quant, P 32284-2

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)