BK Virus by Quantitative NAAT, Plasma
Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect and quantify BK virus in plasma. For additional information regarding this test, please visit BK Virus by Quantitative NAAT.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or plasma preparation tube (PPT).
Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 2mL plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube (ARUP supply #15824). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Minimum volume, 1mL)
Frozen.
Heparinized specimens, whole blood, serum. Urine (refer to BK Virus by Quantitative NAAT, Urine, ARUP test code 3006075).
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hrs; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Not detected
Interpretive Data
The quantitative range of this assay is 1.33-8.00 log IU/mL (21.5-100,000,000 IU/mL)
An interpretation of "Not Detected" does not rule out the presence of inhibitors or BKV DNA concentration below the level of detection of the assay. Care should be taken in the interpretation of any single viral load determination.
International standardization has improved comparability of assay results across laboratories, but discrepancies still exist due to commutability issues with the standard.
FDA
Note
The limit of quantification for this assay is 1.33 log IU/mL (21.5 IU/mL). If the assay DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify the viral load, the test result will be reported as "Not Quantified, Detected."
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87799
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3006091 | BK Qnt by NAAT, Plasma IU/mL | 32284-2 |
3006092 | BK Qnt by NAAT, Plasma log IU/mL | 44805-0 |
3006093 | BK Qnt by NAAT, Plasma Interp | 32362-6 |
Aliases
- BK
- BK (Polyoma) Virus
- BK Virus
- BKV
- BKV DNA
- Molecular Detection
- transplant
- Viral load monitoring