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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy laboratory tests
Introduction
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Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
Tests may include:
- Brain biopsy (rare)
- Cerebrospinal fluid test for the JCV – PML is diagnosed by testing for JC virus DNA in cerebrospinal fluid or in a brain biopsy specimen.
References
References
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