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HelpTest Code FHV6P Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Specimen Required
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 1 mL (lavender top) EDTA whole blood.
2. Ship refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL serum into a plastic, screw-capped vial.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Fluid
Source: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in sterile leak-proof container.
2. Ship refrigerated in a plastic, leak-proof vial.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Source: Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 1 mL of amniotic fluid in sterile leak-proof container.
2. Ship frozen in a plastic, leak-proof vial.
Stability: Frozen 30 days (Strict Frozen)
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Source: Bronchial lavage
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect 1 mL in sterile leak-proof container.
2. Ship frozen in a plastic, leak-proof vial.
Stability: Frozen 30 days (Strict Frozen)
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Herpes Virus 6 DNA, Quant RT-PCRSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Samples in Lithium Heparin, Sodium Heparin, or ACD | Reject |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsTest Classification
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.CPT Code Information
87533
Clinical Information
Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR-This test is used to determine the presence of HHV-6 DNA in patient's specimens. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.