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Additional Codes
| EPIC Ordering code | LAB3040970 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC03070 |
| Service code | 1030137 |
Specimen Requirements
| Please submit one of the following | |
| Preferred | |
| EDTA top | Urine |
Submit only one of the followings
Preferred
Specimen Type: Whole Blood/Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Type: Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen stabilie | 7 days refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Unsuitable sample (reject) | Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis |
| Unsuitabl sample (reject) | Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or hemolysis |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 2 - 6 days
Reference Interval
Sample Matrix: EDTA plasma
Linear Range: 240 copies/mL to 100,000,000 copies/mL
Limit of Detection (LOD): 170 copies/mL
Sample Matrix: Urine
Linear Range: 200 copies/mL to 100,000,000 copies/mL
Limit of Detection (LOD): 90 copies/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of BK polyomavirus.
Update
Last updated 12/08/2026
LOINC Code Information
48309-9