The BK Polyoma Virus DNA Detection RT-PCR Urine Test is a highly sensitive diagnostic assay used to identify and quantify the genetic material of the BK polyomavirus (BKV) in a urine sample.
Most commonly ordered for kidney transplant recipients and immunocompromised individuals, this test monitors viral reactivation when suppressed immune systems allow the dormant virus to replicate. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technology provides precise viral load measurements, serving as an early-warning indicator to help clinicians prevent serious complications like nephropathy or graft rejection.