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26053 BK Virus PCR, Qual, Plasma (LCBKP)

BK Virus PCR, Qual, Plasma (LCBKP)
Test Code: LCBKPSO
Synonyms/Keywords
BK (Polyoma) Virus, BKV DNA, BKV Qualitative DNA, Polyomavirus
Useful For
Rapid detection of BK virus DNA
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Plasma ​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ ​1 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Spin down and separate plasma within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Plasma EDTA ​ ​Refrigerate (preferred) ​14 days
​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Specimens other than EDTA plasma (Thrombin-activated tube, green top (heparin) tube, or ywllow-top (ACD) tube are not acceptable
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Monday, Wednesday, Friday ​2-3 days ​Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Negative
Interpretation
Results of plasma tests are reported in terms of the presence or absence of BK virus (BKV).
Detection of BKV DNA in clinical specimens may support the clinical diagnosis of renal or urologic disease due to BKV. Correlation of qualitative results with clinical presentation and BK viral load in urine and/or plasma is recommended.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​1 ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
BK (Polyoma) Virus, BKV DNA, BKV Qualitative DNA, Polyomavirus
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​BK Virus PCR, Qual, Plasma (LCBKP)
​Cerner ​BK Virus PCR, Qual, Plasma (LCBKP)
​Clincal Order Manager ​BK Virus PCR, Qual, Plasma (LCBKP)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Plasma ​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ ​1 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing
Spin down and separate plasma within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Plasma EDTA ​ ​Refrigerate (preferred) ​14 days
​Frozen ​14 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Specimens other than EDTA plasma (Thrombin-activated tube, green top (heparin) tube, or ywllow-top (ACD) tube are not acceptable
Useful For
Rapid detection of BK virus DNA
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Negative
Interpretation
Results of plasma tests are reported in terms of the presence or absence of BK virus (BKV).
Detection of BKV DNA in clinical specimens may support the clinical diagnosis of renal or urologic disease due to BKV. Correlation of qualitative results with clinical presentation and BK viral load in urine and/or plasma is recommended.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Monday, Wednesday, Friday ​2-3 days ​Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​1 ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.