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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy laboratory tests


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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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