BK Viral Load Blood, PCR
Tube Type
| Test ID |
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LAB1374 |
EPIC Order
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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 |
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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.
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Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025
