{"product_id":"bk-virus-load-quantitative-by-rt-pcr-plasma","title":"BK Virus Load (Quantitative) by RT-PCR, Plasma","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:d9537eba-3bdf-46d4-b251-994e8367f241-4\" 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:d9537eba-3bdf-46d4-b251-994e8367f241-4\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:d9537eba-3bdf-46d4-b251-994e8367f241-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" 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technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eBK virus commonly remains inactive in healthy individuals but can reactivate in people with weakened immune systems, especially:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wn9pih\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eKidney transplant recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jy1rjb\" data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eBone marrow transplant patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p6xw6t\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eImmunocompromised individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2fj2g8\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eDetect BK virus infection or reactivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19icpnc\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eMonitor viral load in transplant patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r4j6pv\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eAssess risk of BK virus-associated nephropathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z3c23j\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eMonitor response to treatment or immunosuppressive therapy adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ha5sdh\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plasma (Blood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wq3qj\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT-PCR (Quantitative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1n2o38n\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eSymptoms Associated with BK Virus Reactivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u008oq\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eReduced kidney function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11g3x24\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"909\"\u003ePainful urination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pf8gxs\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eBlood in urine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170uep6\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eFever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19q95z9\" data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16153u4\" data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"owkoul\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t1bbbt\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eUsually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e24–72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on laboratory processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ik3d6w\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1450\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wn9pih\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eKidney transplant recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vxouy7\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eImmunocompromised patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qxe3fz\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003ePatients with 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