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Test Code LAB2849 BKV by PCR Qualitative

Important Note

This test is for bone marrow, tissue, and cellular fluids (e.g. BAL and washings) ONLY. For blood see BK Virus PCR Quant, Blood (LAB1374).

Additional Codes

BKV PCR Qual

Clinical System Name

BKV by PCR Qualitative

Synonyms

Polyomavirus Type BK-Qualitative

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Bone Marrow, Bronchial Lavage (BAL), or Tissue

Container(s):

  • Lavender Top Tube for Bone Marrow
  • Sterile Container for Bronchial Lavage (BAL)
  • Sterile Container for Tissue

Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 3.0 mL

 

Note: Acceptable specimens include BAL, bone marrow, and tissue. Collect bone marrow in Lavender Top Tube, other specimens in sterile container. No heparin in aspirate syringe.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: No heparin in aspirate syringe

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp:

  • Bone Marrow: RT
  • BAL or Tissue: -20 C

Storage Location: See instructions below.

  • Bone Marrow: Room temperature Send Outs rack.
  • BAL or Tissue: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs bucket.

 

Bone Marrow:

  • Monday - Friday: Place sample in room temperature Send Outs rack.
  • Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and send via Delivery Express courier to NW220. Call on holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples.

Tissue:

  • Monday - Friday: Place sample in the Virology section of the Send Outs rack.
  • Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and via Delivery Express courier to NW220. Call on holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples.

 

Off-site Collection:

  • Bone Marrow or Paraffin Tissue: Send room temperature
  • BAL or Tissue: Send frozen at -20 C

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Bone Marrow Room temp

24 h
  Refrigerated

Unacceptable
BAL or Tissue Frozen

Indefinite

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N W 5 - 7 d

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratories

Eastlake Virology Laboratory (EVIR)

1959 NE Pacific Street, NW220

 

Phone Number: (206) 685-6656

UW Client Support Services: (206) 520-4600

 

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87798

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume:

  • 0.5 mL for Bone Marrow or Bronchial Lavage (BAL)
  • Pea size tissue biopsy

Limitations:

Send Out Instructions

Reference Lab Test Name: BK Virus by PCR Qualitative
Reference Lab Test Code:

BKVQL
Instructions:

Send out daily with the UW courier.