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Test Code BKVS BK VIRUS DNA, QUANTITATIVE, POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR), SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text BKVS
EPIC LAB1374

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

A prospective and diagnostic marker in the development of nephropathy in renal transplant recipients

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-PCR)

 

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

None detected

Days and Times Test Performed

1 day weekly

Varies

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

  1. Spin down promptly after clotting.
  2. Aliquot serum into transfer tube suitable for freezing.
  3. Indicate specimen type (serum) on request form and on specimen container.
  4. Freeze specimen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 2 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 4 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
87799 Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), not Otherwise Specified, Quantification, Each Organism  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

CAUTION:
Serial determination of blood specimens from patients may be necessary to Monitoring increasing (risk of development of nephropathy) or decreasing (treatment efficacy) levels of BKV DNA.

LOINC Code Information

41479-7

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube