BK VIRUS DNA QUANTITATIVE BY RAPID PCR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: BKVUR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024544
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 024544
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: Fill urine to fall within 2 black lines
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Specimen: Urine, stabilized in cobas® PCR Media
Minimum Volume: Fill urine to fall within the 2 black lines on the cobas® PCR Media tube.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
Specimen: Urine, stabilized in cobas® PCR Media
Minimum Volume: Fill urine to fall within the 2 black lines on the cobas® PCR Media tube.
Methods
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Clinical Utilities
Detection and quantitation of BK Virus (BKV) in urine stabilized in cobas® PCR Media can be used as an aid in the diagnosis and management of BK virus infections. The assay is traceable to the 1st WHO International Standard for BK Virus Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques (NAT)-based assays.
CPT Codes
87799
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
None detected
Interpretation:
Increasing copy levels of BKV DNA in serial specimens may
indicate possible nephropathy in kidney transplant patients.
Viral loads of >100,000 copies/mL in urine may also indicate a risk for BKVAN.
This assay does not cross react with other polyomaviruses, including JC virus and SV-40.
Interpretation:
Increasing copy levels of BKV DNA in serial specimens may
indicate possible nephropathy in kidney transplant patients.
Viral loads of >100,000 copies/mL in urine may also indicate a risk for BKVAN.
This assay does not cross react with other polyomaviruses, including JC virus and SV-40.
