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HelpTest ID LBOR0032 Herpes Virus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative 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, Bronchoalveolar lavage or Amniotic Fluid
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Indicate source on the 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 not affected by hemolysis or 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
1 -3 days
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
87533
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 12733 | Source |
| 12734 | Herpes Virus 6 DNA, QN PCR |
| 26824 | Herpes Virus 6 DNA , QN PCR Copies/mL |