Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR [19723X]

Test Code

HV6DQ

CPT Codes
87533

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood or 1 mL serum or 1 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Whole blood

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples in heparin

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

Report Available

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

Reference Range

500 copies/mL

Clinical Significance

This test is used to determine the presence of HHV-6 DNA in patients' specimens. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 17, 2023

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