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Lab Test Dictionary

BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, RT-PCR, Urine (16581) (Back-Up Only)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB00931

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1 Day


Collection Information

Specimen Required

4.3 mL Random Urine

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 90 Days; Refrigerated: 90 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Under or over-filled cobas PCR urine sample tubes; Neat urine

Test Volume Required

4.3 mL Random Urine

Minimum Test Volume

4.3 mL Random Urine

Processing Instructions

Neat urine must be immediately stabilized by transferring to the cobas PCR Media tube. Liquid level must be between the black fill lines on the cobas PCR Media tube label window.


Comments

Refer to in-house test (LAB001394).


CPT Codes

87799


Revised

6/18/25

Initials

SA