Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or whole blood
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Storage Instructions
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.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138479 | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | 38348-9 | 139180 | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | 38348-9 | |
| Order Code | 138479 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 38348-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 139180 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 38348-9 |