Test Code BKV DNA BK Virus DNA Quantitation
Additional Codes
Outreach (Atlas) Order Code
BKV DNA
Hospital (Cerner) Order Code
PBKQN
Cerner Test Code
PBKQN
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw a EDTA lavender top tube. Mix well, centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated Aliquoted 6 days; Frozen aliquoted 84 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
87799
Methodology
RT-PCR
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.