Newcastle Laboratories

Polyoma BK Virus DNA

Clinical Background:

This is a PCR assay used to detect BK virus DNA. It is used in the diagnosis of BK associated nephropathy and haemorrhagic cystitis. BK Virus is an important cause of nephropathy in recipients of ...

This is a PCR assay used to detect BK virus DNA. It is used in the diagnosis of BK associated nephropathy and haemorrhagic cystitis. BK Virus is an important cause of nephropathy in recipients of kidney transplants; diagnosis is best made on a blood sample, with levels over 10000 copies/ml being associated with the diagnosis, however a biopsy is required for confirmation. BK associated haemorrhagic cystitis is seen following bone marrow transplant; diagnosis is best made on a urine sample. Levels are variable but can be extremely high.

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Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Blood - EDTA

    Blood - EDTA

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    5 ml

    5 ml

  • Minimum Volume Paediatric:

    1 ml

    1 ml

  • Special Requirement:

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Add On Test:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Quality Assurance:

    Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

    Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

  • Reference Ranges:

    None available
    None available
  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Other Info:

    Test can also be performed on urine in cases of haemorrhagic cystitis.
    Test can also be performed on urine in cases of haemorrhagic cystitis.

Availability:

Sample referred to Reference Laboratory

Turn Around:

10 days

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