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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Synonyms
- HHV-6, PCR Quantitation
- HHV6
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 5 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.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma, frozen
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Collection
Plasma must be separated within 24 hours. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 90 days |
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; specimen grossly contaminated; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Test Details
Use
Detect and measure human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA in clinical specimen; management of HHV-6 infections
Limitations
Quantitative range is 100−1,000,000 copies/mL.
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139310 | HHV-6 Quant DNA PCR | 139311 | HHV-6 Quant DNA PCR | copies/mL | 49392-4 | |
| 139310 | HHV-6 Quant DNA PCR | 139312 | log10 HHV-6 Qn PCR | log10copy/mL | 38350-5 |
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