Test directory: BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR, Urine

Ordering Code 5281
Test Name BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR, Urine
Alias BK Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR-Urine
Preferred Specimen Urine
Preferred Container Cobas PCR Urine Kit
Optimum Volume Cobas PCR Urine Kit: Entire Specimen
Collection Instructions Collect minimum 4.5 mL random urine into a sterile, plastic, preservative-free container. Transfer immediately into Cobas
Urine Kit.
Handling Instructions Use the provided Cobas Urine Kit pipet to immediately transfer raw urine into the Cobas PCR media tube. Fill raw urine to the level between the two black lines on the tube label. Do not completely cover black fill lines with labels

Do not allow Cobas PCR media to come in direct contact with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or other highly reactive reagents such as acids and bases. These mixtures can release a noxious gas.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 90 Days
Refrigerated: 90 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Under or overfilled Cobas PCR urine sample tubes, Urine not in Cobas Urine Kit
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR, Urine ALL See report.
BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR, Urine Log ALL See report.