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HelpTest ID LBOR0031 Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma or Whole Blood
Sterile container - CSF, Urine, Bronchoalveolar lavage or Amniotic Fluid
Separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Indicate source on specimen and requisition.
Reject Criteria: Samples in Lithium or Sodium Heparin. Bronchoalveolar Lavage or Amniotic Fluid that is received refrigerated instead of frozen.
Test is affected by hemolysis but not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen* | 30 days | ** do NOT freeze whole blood** |
*Note: Send Bronchoalveolar Lavage or Amniotic Fluid Frozen.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 days
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
87532
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 12731 | Source |
| 12732 | Herpes Virus 6 DNA, QL PCR |