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Test Code
HV6AB
Test Name
Human Herpesvirus 6 (A & B) Quantitative PCR
CPT Codes
87533
Clinical Utility

This test is used to detect and measure human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA in clinical specimen and for management of HHV-6 infections.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a lavender top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 4 mL of plasma to a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube(s).
  3. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

90 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Quantity not sufficient for analysis
  • Specimen grossly contaminated
  • Specimen too old
  • Leaking or broken tube
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Limitations

Quantitative range is 100−1,000,000 copies/mL.
Alternate Names
  • HHV-6, PCR Quantitation
  • HHV6
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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