HHV6, HHV-6
8 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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Molecular detection of HHV-6 DNA. Useful in diagnosing encephalitis or systemic infections.
CSF or Whole Blood
1 mL
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Whole blood/CSF - 7 days |
| Refrigerated | Whole blood/CSF - 7 days |
| Frozen | CSF - 90 days |
HHV6, HHV-6
8 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Molecular detection of HHV-6 DNA. Useful in diagnosing encephalitis or systemic infections.
CSF or Whole Blood
1 mL
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Whole blood/CSF - 7 days |
| Refrigerated | Whole blood/CSF - 7 days |
| Frozen | CSF - 90 days |