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Post-Transplant, Herpesvirus 6 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Serum : 18018
Test CodePTH6PS or 18018
Alias/See Also
PTxplnt, Specialized, Human Herpes Virus, Txplnt, Services, Quest Advanced
CPT Codes
87533
Transport Container
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a red top tube (no gel) or Serum Separator Tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
Not Detected
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).
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
