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HelpTest Code HHV6 Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA PCR, quantitative
Laboratory Code
LAB3040520
Specimen Requirements
Recommended:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
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 Stability
All samples 7 days, refrigerated.
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 9 days
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
|---|
Reference Interval
| Sample Matrix | EDTA plasma |
|---|---|
| Linear Range | 132 copies/mL to 23,000,000 copies/mL |
| Limit of Detection (LoD) | 38 copies/mL |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection.
Service Code
1033802
LOINC Code Information
38349-7
Update
Last updated 02/02/2026