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Test Name: Jc Virus Detection Pcr
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- The JC Virus Detection PCR Test is a susceptible molecular diagnostic test that identifies the presence of JC virus DNA in a patient's sample, usually blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- JC virus is a common virus that can remain dormant in the body but can reactivate in individuals with compromised immune systems, leading to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a severe and often fatal brain infection
- The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique amplifies the viral DNA, making it easier to detect even small amounts of the virus
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- The JC Virus Detection PCR Test is a susceptible molecular diagnostic test that identifies the presence of JC virus DNA in a patient's sample, usually blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- JC virus is a common virus that can remain dormant in the body but can reactivate in individuals with compromised immune systems, leading to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a severe and often fatal brain infection
- The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique amplifies the viral DNA, making it easier to detect even small amounts of the virus
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