Herpesvirus 6, Qual, Plasma, PCR
Test Mnemonic
HV6PCR
CPT Codes
- 87532 - QTY (1)
Includes
- HHV 6
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| DNA Probe Hybridization | |
| Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) |
Reference Range
Special Info
EDTA plasma is the only acceptable specimen type for this assay. Grossly hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
Clinical Info
This assay detects both viable and nonviable virus. Test performance depends on viral load in the specimen and may not correlate with cell culture performed on the same specimen.