Haemorrhagic cystitis is defined by lower urinary tract symptoms that include dysuria, haematuria, and haemorrhage. Adenovirus and BK virus are common causes of acute viral haemorrhagic cystitis in children.
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White topped universal – urine sample.
ID
3671.
Additional Information
Multiplex PCR testing is carried out for CMV, Adenovirus and BK virus.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Urine Sample should be sent in a plain white topped universal container. Minimum sample volume 380 ul.
IP Routine TAT
8 days.
GP Routine TAT
8 days.