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Test ID QHV6P Human Herpesvirus-6 A and B DNA Detection and Quantification, PCR, Plasma

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube:

Preferred: Plastic vial

Acceptable: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.


Reporting Name

HHV-6 A and B DNA Quant PCR, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Stability Information

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

Report Available

1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
QHV6P HHV-6 A and B DNA Quant PCR, P 49392-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
622169 HHV6 A DNA Detect/Quant, P 49392-4
622170 HHV6 B DNA Detect/Quant, P 49392-4

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

Useful For

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using plasma 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

Plasma: 0.3 mL

Reference Values

Undetected