BK & JC Virus PCR Monitoring | Lahalak Platform
Protect your transplanted kidney from latent viruses. This accurate BK and JC virus monitoring test enables early intervention and treatment adjustments to ensure graft success and neurological safety.
Scientific name: Polyomavirus BK and JC DNA PCR Test
This test uses Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to detect and measure the amount of DNA from human polyomaviruses: BK virus (BKV) and JC virus (JCV) in urine, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid samples. These viruses are latent in most healthy adults but can cause serious diseases upon reactivation in patients with severe immunodef...
Service type
Laboratory test (PCR)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to measure viral load for BK and JC viruses using quantitative PCR technology
- Consultation on interpreting results with a nephrologist, neurologist, or infectious disease specialist
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required.
- Specify the type of sample required (blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid) and the virus being investigated based on the suspected case.
- Provide a complete medical history, especially regarding organ transplantation, immunosuppressant medications, or HIV status.
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