Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA PCR, Quantitative
| Abbrev Code: | HHV6PCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB5739 | Order Name: | HHV6 Quant PCR |
| Synonyms: | Human Herpes 6 (HHV-6), DNA PCR; HHV6 PCR | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87533 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Testing performed 2-3 times/week, Mon-Fri; results are reported in 2-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | All requests on samples other than blood will be sent to a reference laboratory. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens, stool or tissue specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum whole blood (EDTA). |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship whole blood at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected.
Reportable range: <500 copies/mL - 2,000,000 copies/mL |
| Use: |
Human herpesvirus (HHV-6) is the cause of the common childhood disease exanthem subitum (roseola infantum) and can reactivate after primary infection in immunocompromised adults and children. This assay detects and quantifies both variants A and B of HHV-6.
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