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Test ID QHV6C Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Preferred: Aliquot tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect specimen from collection vial 2.

2. Do not centrifuge.


Reporting Name

HHV-6 A and B DNA Quant PCR, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
QHV6C HHV-6 A and B DNA Quant PCR, CSF 49388-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
622171 HHV6 A DNA Detect/Quant, CSF 49388-2
622172 HHV6 B DNA Detect/Quant, CSF 49388-2

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Useful For

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using cerebrospinal fluid specimens

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87533

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Reference Values

Undetected