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HelpTest Code BKVUR BK VIRUS DNA, QUANTITATIVE, POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR), URINE
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | BKVUR |
| EPIC | LAB1375 |
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
Urine, Random
Preferred Container
Sterile Urine Cup
Preferred Volume
Urine, Random: 10 mL (Sterile Urine Cup)
Minimum Volume
Urine, Random: 2 mL (Sterile Urine Cup)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Transfer aliquot to a sterile urine container.
2. Freeze at -20° C and deliver promptly to the laboratory.
3. Indicate specimen type (urine) on request form and on specimen container.
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Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, Random
Frozen: 2 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
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
41480-5