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HelpTest ID FHV6P Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Specimen Required
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL (lavender-top) EDTA whole blood. Ship refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red-top
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: lavender-top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Specimen Type: Fluid
Source: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in sterile leak-proof container. Ship refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient 48 hours
Source: Amniotic Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL of amniotic fluid in sterile leak-proof container. Ship frozen in a plastic vial.
Stability: Frozen 30 days (Strict Frozen)
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Source: Bronchial lavage
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 1 mL in sterile leak-proof container. Ship frozen in a plastic vial.
Stability: Frozen 30 days (Strict Frozen)
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Herpes Virus 6 DNA, Quant RT-PCRSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsTest Classification
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.CPT Code Information
87533
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHV6P | Herpes Virus 6 DNA, Quant RT-PCR | 38349-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6091 | Source | 31208-2 |
| Z6092 | Herpes Virus 6 DNA, QN PCR | 38349-7 |
| Z6093 | Herpes Virus 6 DNA, QN PCR | 38350-5 |