Test Code LABUMBKV BK Virus by PCR, Quantitative, Plasma or Urine Only

Important Note

This test is only offered in the East and Central Regions. It is not available in the West Region.

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic	Fairview Test Code
U OF M BK VIRUS BY PCR	LABUMBKV	UMBKV	BKQT

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Alternate:

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Plastic leakproof container, sterile

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Refrigerate OK/Ambient NO/Frozen NO

3 times a week

Fairview Diagnostic Laboratories

87799

An interpretive report will be provided.

4 days