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HelpTest Code HHV6 Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA PCR, Quantitative
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 38349-7
Specimen Requirements
Recommended:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Acceptable (only qualitative results will be available):
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1-2mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 working days
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Service Code
1033802
Update
Last updated 28/8/2024
updated on specimen requirements.
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
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Specimen Stability
All samples 7 days, refrigerated.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection.
Reference
Non-detectable titre < 100 viral copies/mL