Post-Transplant, Herpesvirus 6 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Plasma

Test Code

18020

CPT Codes
87533

Preferred Specimen

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

Samples collected in sodium or lithium 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

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).

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.