This test detects and quantitates BK Virus DNA in urine specimens of kidney transplant recipients who are at risk of developing BKV-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) and associated hemorrhagic cystitis leading to kidney failure. Prospective viral load monitoring of BKV DNA in urine (and plasma) is useful to exclude a diagnosis of BKVAN and to monitor the course of BKV infection. The assay is calibrated to the First World Health Organization International Standard for BKV DNA with a Reportable Range of 200-100,000,000 IU/mL (2.30-8.00 log IU/mL).
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect
Pipette into
Unpreserved urine must be immediately stabilized by transferring to a PCR Media tube. Liquid level must be between the black fill lines on the cobas® PCR Media tube label window.
Under-or over-filled cobas® PCR urine sample tubes
Unpreserved urine
Frozen urine
If the urine specimen cannot be transferred immediately to the cobas® PCR Media tube, it can be stored at 2˚C - 30˚C for up to 24 hours.
**Transport refrigerated.
BK Virus DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (IU/mL) |
BK Virus DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (Log IU/mL) |
This test detects and quantitates BK Virus DNA in urine specimens of kidney transplant recipients who are at risk of developing BKV-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) and associated hemorrhagic cystitis leading to kidney failure. Prospective viral load monitoring of BKV DNA in urine (and plasma) is useful to exclude a diagnosis of BKVAN and to monitor the course of BKV infection. The assay is calibrated to the First World Health Organization International Standard for BKV DNA with a Reportable Range of 200-100,000,000 IU/mL (2.30-8.00 log IU/mL).
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