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Department
Molecular
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Container
EDTA (purple top)
Special Requirements
Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer plasma to a sterile polypropylene tube.
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
CPT Code
87799
Specimen Type
Plasma
Standard Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Refrigerated
6 days
Stability Frozen
6 months
Day(s) Performed
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Group Components
BKV DNA Quant (IU/mL)
BKV DNA Quant Log