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Human Herpesvirus 6 Quantitation DNA PCR

Order Code
139310
CPT
87533
Test Details
Synonyms

HHV6, HHV-6

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies HHV-6 viral load. Helps monitor disease in immunosuppressed individuals.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

4 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Plasma must be separated within 24 hours.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 90 days
Order Code
139310
CPT
87533
Test Details
Synonyms

HHV6, HHV-6

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies HHV-6 viral load. Helps monitor disease in immunosuppressed individuals.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

4 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

Plasma must be separated within 24 hours.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 90 days