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Molecular Diagnostics - Human Herpes Virus (HHV-6) PCR, quantitative with reflex to qualitative
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Test Description
Test Name

Human Herpes Virus-6 PCR

Synonym(s)
HHV-6 PCR
Description
PCR assay to detect virus that causes Roseola (exanthema subitum, sixth disease). A qualitative assay is performed initially. A quantitative assay is performed on bone marrow or blood when qualitative result is positive.
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection (48 hours for ACD).  

Bone Marrow: 1 mL bone marrow in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).

Peripheral Blood:  1 mL whole blood in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).

CSF:  1 mL,  send specimen frozen and on dry ice.

Rejection Criteria
Clotted peripheral blood or bone marrow. Thawed tissue or fluid specimen. Specimens drawn in heparin will be rejected due to heparin's inhibitory nature to Taq Polymerase.
CPT Code(s)
87532
Reference Range
See interpretive report.
Contact
Molecular Diagnostics Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136
Last Modified: 02/25/2011