BK Viral Load Blood, PCR

Tube Type

Test ID		LAB1374
EPIC Order		BK VIRUS, DNA, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD
CPT Code(s)		87799
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Molecular Microbiology Laboratory
Tube Station		30
Specimen	Routine:	3.0 mL blood in Pearl KEDTA tube/Lavender EDTA tube also acceptable
	Micro:	1.0 mL blood in 2 lavender EDTA microtainers
Availability	Routine:	Test performed Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time		3 days
Reference Range	Normal:	Not detected Linear Range=22-100,000,000 IU/mL (1.34 log₁₀-8.00 log₁₀ IU/mL). Limit of Detection = 22 IU/mL
Comment		Deliver Immediately. Must be received and processed in Laboratory within 6 hours of collection. Please call Lab 984-974-1820 with questions. This test requires a dedicated specimen and cannot be added-on to specimens already in the laboratory. First-time positive results >10,000 IU/mL will be called to the ordering provider (UNC Medical Center or Hillsborough Campus) or affiliate laboratory.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514