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HelpTest Code HH6ABC HHV6 Chromosomal Integration and Typing
Clinical System Name
HHV6 Chromosomal Integration and Typing
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 5 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Specimen: Extracted DNA
Container(s): Sterile Tube
Preferred Vol: 50-100 ng/μl
Minimum Vol: 100 μl
Note: The Laboratory MUST receive the sample within 48 hours of collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Red, Gold SST, or Heparin tubes
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: Refrigerated
Storage location: Place whole blood sample in Virology rack in CPA fridge. Extracted DNA must be stored at -20 C or -70 C and be transported to UW Virology frozen.
Off-site collection: Send whole blood sample refrigerated. Extracted DNA must be stored at -20 C or -70 C and be transported frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | 48 h | |
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | W |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine
UW Molecular Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87532, 87533
Methodology
Method: Droplet Digital PCR
Analytical Volume:
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name | Human Herpes 6 Virus Chromosome Integration and Typing |
| Reference Test Number | HH6ABC |
| Instructions | Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier refrigerated to UW NW220. |