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HelpTest Code BKVQTP BK Virus (BKV) by PCR, Quantitative, Plasma
Additional Codes
| PathLab | BKVQTP |
| Epic ID | LAB3671 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a Lavender (EDTA).
Transport Information:
Centrifuge and transfer 2.0 mL of EDTA plasma into a transport vial.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.5 mL of plasma
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 6 days | X |
| Frozen | 6 months | |
| Room Temp | 24 hours |
Centrifuge whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Whole blood is stable for 24 hours at room temperature.
Performing Lab
Pathology Laboratory
Methodology
DNA Probe Technology
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday
Report Available
Next day (Mon-Fri)
CPT Code Information
87799