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HelpTest Code BKQNTP BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Additional Codes
| Mayo | PBKQN |
| Epic ID - NA | LAB ONLY |
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTAShipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) before shipment and then transport on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Useful For
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using plasma specimens
Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
Undetected
CPT Code Information
87799