Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
1 day
MiChart Code
BK Virus PCR, Quantitative, Plasma (Sendout)
Soft Order Code
VBKP
Test Updated:
Synonyms
VBBK
BKV DNA qPCR, Blood
BKV
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Test Usage
Detection or quantitation of BK virus DNA. Used for monitoring nephropathy in transplant patients; determining BK virus reactivation disease in bone marrow and renal transplant patients.
Reference Range
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Billing Information
CPT Code
87799
Pro Fee Code
LOINC
48309-9