Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Quantitation, DNA PCR

Casandra

Casandra Test Code LC14587Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab LabcorpLab Test ID 139310CPT Code 87533

Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Quantitation, DNA PCR

Also known as: HHV-6, PCR Quantitation, HHV6

Clinical Use

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Use

Detect and measure human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA in clinical specimen; management of HHV-6 infections

Special Instructions

This assay currently is not available for use in New York state. Plasma must be separated within 24 hours. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Limitations

Quantitative range is 100−1,000,000 copies/mL. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.

Test Details

Methodology

PCR-based (PCR)

Biomarkers

Human Herpesvirus 6

Microorganism

HHV-6 DNA Quantitation • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

Log10 HHV-6 DNA Quantitation • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

49392-4

Result Codes

49392-4
38350-5

Result Turnaround Time

4-5 days

Specimen

Plasma

Volume

4 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection Instructions

Plasma must be separated within 24 hours. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.