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BK virus semi-quantitative PCR
Alternate test name
BK Virus, Polyomavirus, BK nephropathy, hemorrhagic cystitis.
Gene name / Alternate gene name
VP1/VP2 coding region
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
5 days
Specimen type
- Urine
Specimen requirements
- 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 2-3 mL recommended for multiple tests
- send in sterile screw top container
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special requirements
Requisition
Disease condition
- hemorrhagic cystitis
- BK nephropathy
- Monitoring of transplant patients
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