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Post-Transplant, Herpesvirus 6 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Serum
Test Code18018
CPT Codes
87533
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
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
Monday-Sunday Morning Report available: Next Day
Reference Range
Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (copies/mL) |
Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (Log 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. Reportable range is 500 to 2,000,000 copies/mL (2.70 to 6.30 Log copies/mL).