Detection of BK Virus by PCR in urine and EDTA blood samples from renal transplant and bone marrow transplant patients is diagnostic of ureteric stenosis and haemorrhagic cystitis respectively.
Container / Tube
EDTA blood tube or urine in a white universal.
Please note…
Urines in a tube containing boric acid are not suitable for testing.
Collection Conditions
If delays occur, refrigerate at 2-8 degrees C.
Availability
Run once a week.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
8 days.
Additional Information
N/A
ID
3638