Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) by Quantitative PCR
Order Name
HHV 6 PCR
Test Number: 5613561
Revision Date 12/10/2022
Test Number: 5613561
Revision Date 12/10/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) by Quantitative PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (1 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen 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. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 90 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 4-5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 139310 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 139310 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87533 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |