Test Code BKVP BK Virus, Quantitative PCR, Blood

Important Note

BKV infection may cause severe clinical disease in immunocompromised persons, including transplant recipients.

. Plasma testing for BKV viremia is recommended as part of the strategy to identify patients at increased risk for Polyoma Virus Nephropathy (PVN), either as a confirmatory test for patients in whom BKV viruria is detected, or as the primary testing modality for routine screening.

Additional Codes

BK Virus
BKV
BKV
DNA
BKV
PCR
BKV Plasma

Specimen and Container/Tube

EDTA
Lavender top tube

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

Turnaround Time

Monday through Friday

Within 4 days of receipt in the laboratory.

CPT Codes

87799

LOINC Codes

30487799

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

Clinical Indications