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Test ID: QBKU    
BK Virus, Molecular Detection, Quantitative, PCR, Urine

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

A prospective and diagnostic marker for the development of BK virus nephropathy in renal transplant recipients

 

This test should not be used to screen healthy patients. Depending on the population, varying percentages of patients may be found to be positive.

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

BK Virus PCR, Quant, U

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

BK PCR Quant
BK Virus
BKV DNA
BKV Quantitative DNA
Polymavirus
QBK
BK (Polyoma) Virus