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HelpTest ID PBKQN BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
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 per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection and serial monitoring of BV virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens
Detection and serial monitoring of BV virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
BKV DNA Detect/Quant, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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)