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HUMAN HERPES VIRUS 6 PCR

Test Code
138479


CPT Codes
87532

Preferred Specimen
"Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or whole blood
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Minimum Volume
"0.2 mL
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Instructions
"To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested
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Transport Container
"Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
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Transport Temperature
"Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do not freeze. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
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Methodology
"Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) "



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.