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Test Code LAB3188 Human Herpes Virus Type 6 By PCR

Important Note

Do not use for CSF samples, unless previously positive for Herpes (this is rare).  For CSF samples, order Rapid CSF Viral PCR Qual Panel.

For non plasma, order "Human Herpes Virus 6 by PCR Qual, Tissue".

Additional Codes

HH6QN

Clinical System Name

Human Herpes Virus 6 by PCR

Synonyms

Herpes Type 6 by PCR, HHV-6, Human Herpes Virus Type 6 by PCR, PCR-HHV6

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood or CSF

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL Whole Blood or 1.0 mL CSF

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL Whole Blood or 0.5 mL CSF

 

Note: This test can share a tube with other Viral PCR testing but a separate tube needs to be collected if Hematology (CBC, Platelet, ESR, etc) testing is ordered.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Heparin

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: Spin blood within two hours of collection, transfer 1.0 mL of plasma to a plastic aliquot and put into Send Outs rack of the CPA -20 freezer. Aliquot and freeze CSF within two hours of collection if possible (can be refrigerated up to 48 hours).

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology rack in the CPA freezer.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220.

 

Off-site Collection:

  • Blood: Centrifuge tube within two hours of collection, aliquot plasma, and freeze at -20°C.
  • CSF: Freeze within two hours of collection or ship immediately at 4°C. If CSF has cells, spin and aliquot clear CSF, then freeze at -20°C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

 
  Refrigerated 48 h
  Frozen

Indefinitely

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M, Th 1 - 3 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Department 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

87533

Methodology

Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Plasma OR 0.5 mL CSF

Limitations:

Reference Range

None specified

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: HHV6 Quantitative by PCR
Reference Test Number:

HH6QN
Instructions:

Send out daily with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier on dry ice to UW NW220.