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HelpOrderable Name QHV6P Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Plasma
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube:
Preferred: Plastic vial
Acceptable: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
Useful For
As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using plasma specimens
This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heparin | Reject |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysCPT Code Information
87533
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.