Human Herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Human Herpes virus 6 (HHV-6), PCR-13391

Test name:

Test number:

13391

Excellian order number:

LAB13391

Abbreviation:

HHV6

Alternate names:

HHV-6 DNA PCR
Human Herpes virus type 6 DNA PCR

Useful for:

An aid in the diagnosis of infection with human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6)

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial

Alternate specimen type:

EDTA whole blood
ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF):
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen - 90 days

Whole blood:
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Quantity not sufficient for analysis
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138479): R-LC

Days set up:

3 days/wk

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87532

LOINC code:

Result 38348-9

Date created:

04/08/2019

Revised date:

12/30/2023

Review date:

12/30/2023