Test directory: BK Virus DNA Quant. PCR Plasma

Ordering Code 5279
Test Name BK Virus DNA Quant. PCR Plasma
Alias BK (Polyoma) Virus
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Handling Instructions Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Sodium or lithium heparin plasma, serum, whole blood
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
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
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