The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, by Rapid PCR
Order Code: BKQNTU
Epic Lab Code: LAB2721
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req 		  Commercial "Mail-out" Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Random Urine
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container 


Minimum:


1.0 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Analytic Time:


3 working days


Reference Range:


None detected


Comments:


For optimal results, specimen should arrive within 48 hours of 
collection.


Methodology:


Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


CPT Code:


87799


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives




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Updated: 05/14/2007

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