Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR QHSV6
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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| Synonym | Herpes Virus-6, HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6), Roseola Infantum, Exanthem Subitum, Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6) |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube OR Plasma collected in a lavender (EDTA) OR CSF collected in sterile, leak-proof container OR Frozen bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile, leak-proof container OR Frozen amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container. |
| Transport | 1 mL whole blood, serum, CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage or amniotic fluid (Min: 0.5 mL) Transport Temperature:
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| Stability | Whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days Bronchoalveolar lavage, amniotic fluid Ambient: Unacceptable Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: 30 days |
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| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 9011392 |
| CPTCode | 87533 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN RT PCR: Not Detected (copies/mL) |
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