The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Viral Haemorrhagic Cystitis: Urine samples for diagnosis by PCR

Viral Haemorrhagic Cystitis: Urine samples for diagnosis by PCR

Haemorrhagic cystitis is defined by lower urinary tract symptoms that include dysuria, hematuria, and hemorrhage. Adenovirus and BK virus are common causes of acute viral haemorrhagic cystitis in children.

Tube White topped universal -urine sample
ID 3671
Additional Information Multiplex PCR testing is carried out for CMV, Adenovirus and BK virus
Turn Around 8 days
Send to LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con Urine Sample should be sent in a plain white topped universal container. Minimum sample volume 380ul
IP Routine TAT 8 days
GP Routine TAT 8 days