{"product_id":"bk-jc-virus-load-quantitative-by-rt-pcr-plasma","title":"BK JC Virus Load (Quantitative) by RT-PCR, Plasma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b55db664-e205-4c68-8373-8ca366edd5d3-6\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b55db664-e205-4c68-8373-8ca366edd5d3-6\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:b55db664-e205-4c68-8373-8ca366edd5d3-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" 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material present in plasma (blood) samples using \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)\u003c\/strong\u003e technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eThis test is commonly recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3xmctl\" data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eKidney transplant recipients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ui2xbj\" data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eImmunocompromised patients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p66x6o\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"600\"\u003ePatients receiving:\n\u003cul data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36j8tj\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eChemotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zh9gjh\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eImmunosuppressive therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14dqnft\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eOrgan or stem cell transplantation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xast06\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eClinical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1njizqq\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eBK Virus (BKV):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjpyxu\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eAssociated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eBK virus nephropathy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rfcpj2\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eCan lead to kidney transplant rejection if untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ico1sw\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eJC Virus (JCV):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ys446w\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eAssociated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eProgressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yqekae\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSeen mainly in severely immunocompromised individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a1b88e\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plasma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"76nyga\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quantitative RT-PCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1p5q70f\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2xg5a\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eNo special fasting is usually required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bq8q7\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eFollow physician instructions regarding medications if applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u8b3mz\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eReporting Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eResults are generally reported as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kw7wod\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eViral Load (copies\/mL or IU\/mL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vfahg2\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eDetected \/ Not Detected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wanzue\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eQuantitative value for monitoring progression or treatment response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"owkoul\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3v6t1p\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eUsually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e24–72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on laboratory workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16153u4\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ee033z\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eLow or undetectable viral load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually normal or controlled infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68ek3o\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eHigh viral load:\u003c\/strong\u003e May indicate active viral replication and requires clinical correlation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1x5ej4z\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1601\" 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