Test Code BKVP BK Virus, Quantitative PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
BK Virus
BKV
BKV
DNA
BKV
PCR
BKV Plasma
Specimen and Container/Tube
EDTA
Lavender top tube
Volume
10 mL
Specimen Stability
Storage Temperature |
Stability |
Room temperature (20 - 25°C) |
Acceptable up to 24 hours. |
Refrigerated (2 - 25°C) |
24 hours. |
Frozen (-20°C) |
Acceptable 30 days |
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Venipuncture
Specimen Transport: Immediate refrigeration
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.
UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 24 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 days will be
rejected.
Specimens not submitted refrigerated will be rejected.
Reference Values
No BKV DNA Detected
Clinical Indications
BKV infection may cause severe clinical disease in immunocompromised persons, including transplant recipients.
Methodology
Roche cobas 6800
CPT Codes
87799
LOINC Codes
30487799
Turnaround Time
Monday through Friday
Within 4 days of receipt in the laboratory.
Synonyms/Search Keywords
BK Virus
BKV
BKV
DNA
BKV
PCR
BKV Plasma
Last Reviewed Date
06/07/2022