Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6).
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or whole blood
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Sterile container (CSF), lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 90 days, CSF only (whole blood cannot be frozen) |
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate.
Note: CSF can be frozen; whole blood cannot be frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138479 | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | 29495-9 | 139180 | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | 29495-9 | |
| Order Code | 138479 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 29495-9 | |||||
| Result Code | 139180 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 29495-9 |