Description
This qualitative PCR assay is a duplex assay for the detection of both polyomaviruses. Renal transplant recipients are regularly screened using this assay for the detection of reactivated latent polyomavirus, which can cause nephropathy (and haemorrhagic cystitis in the case of BK virus). This assay is also used in neurological workups, as JC virus can cause progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, as well as meningitis and meningoencephalitis.
Also known as
Polyomavirus PCR
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Additional information
This assay differentiates between BK virus and JC virus
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Sterile container containing any of the following, as appropriate: EDTA whole blood or plasma (2ml in appropriate blood tube), serum (5ml in clotted blood tube), urine (1ml), CSF (minimum 200ul), biopsy of any relevant organ
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Viral infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required