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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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Blood - EDTA
Blood - EDTA
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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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
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
N/A
N/A
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Quality Assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
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Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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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.