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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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

Important Note

Order LABRFQHV6P in EPIC

Synonyms: 

Exanthem subitum
Herpes Virus-6
HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6)
Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6)
Roseola infantum


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

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


Secondary ID

619925

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heparin Reject

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87533

Forms

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