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Alternate Names
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BK Virus DNA PCR, BK Virus NAD, BKVL, BK PCR, BK Quantitative PCR, BKV, Polyomavirus NAD, Polyomavirus PCR |
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Test Code
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BKVL |
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Testing Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients will be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $80.00 |
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Ordering Information
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The Abbott Alinity m BK Viral Load assay is designed for the quantitative detection of BK virus DNA in immunocompromised patients from blood specimens only.
For BK PCR requests on urine , please refer to BK Virus Quantitative Load (Urine).|
A request for "Polyomavirus PCR" for blood or urine will be interpreted as BK virus PCR. |
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Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA tube. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Four times per week |
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Min Test Volume
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3mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 5 days from collection, if refrigerated. |
