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HelpTest ID NBLD0593 BK Virus DNA Quantification, NAT Monitoring, Urine
Synonym
BKV Quant Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
Urine Container with Preservative: Cobas PCR tube - Urine
Urine Collection Container with no preservative
Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 4.3 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 4.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
|
Room Temperature (Preferred transport) |
Preserved Urine in COBAS PCR tube - 90 days | Unpreserved Urine - 24 Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Preserved Urine in COBAS PCR tube - 90 days | Unpreserved Urine - 24 Hours |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
0 - 1x per week
Methodology
PCR - Roche 5800, Roche 6800, Roche Infinity
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87799