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==Overview==
 
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==Laboratory Findings==
Tests may include:
Tests may include:


*Brain biopsy (rare)
*Brain biopsy (rare)
*Cerebrospinal fluid test for the JCV
*Cerebrospinal fluid test for the JCV - PML is diagnosed by testing for JC virus [[DNA]] in [[cerebrospinal fluid]] or in a brain [[biopsy]] specimen.   
*CT scan of the brain
 
*Electroencephalogram (EEG)
*MRI of the brain
==Lab test==
PML is diagnosed by testing for JC virus [[DNA]] in [[cerebrospinal fluid]] or in a brain [[biopsy]] specimen.   
==References==
==References==
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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.

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