BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
Test Code
18901
87799
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Clinical Significance
BK Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF - This test is used to determine the presence of BK Virus DNA in patients' specimens. Detection of the virus in these specimens may be indicative of an active infection, as PCR detects the presence of the virus, and not the host's reaction to the virus.This is a quantitative molecular test, with a linear range of 500-500,000,000 copies/mL.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| BK Virus DNA,QN RT PCR | Not Detected (copies/mL) |
| BK Virus DNA,QN RT PCR | Not Detected (Log copies/mL) |
Alternative Name(s)
Polyomavirus, BK Viral Load, BKV Polyoma, BK Virus DNA, Quant PCR, CSF,
BK Virus DNA, QT Real-Time PCR, CSF
Preferred Specimen(s)
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Setup Schedule
0.7 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
0.3 mL
Sterile leak-proof container
Frozen
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days