Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

19723
87533
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
19723
87533
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR - This test is used to determine the presence of HHV-6 DNA in patients' specimens. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to detection by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN RT PCRNot Detected (copies/mL)
Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN RT PCRNot Detected (Log copies/mL)

Alternative Name(s)

Herpes Virus-6,

HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6)

, Roseola Infantum, Exanthem Subitum, Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN RT PCRNot Detected (copies/mL)
Herpesvirus 6 DNA, QN RT PCRNot Detected (Log copies/mL)

Alternative Name(s)

Herpes Virus-6,

HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6)

, Roseola Infantum, Exanthem Subitum, Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6)
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
1 mL frozen bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
1 mL frozen amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Plasma or serum: Transport tube
CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage, or amniotic fluid: Sterile plastic leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Bronchoalvelar lavage, amniotic fluid: Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF
    Room temperature: 48 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

    Bronchoalveolar lavage, amniotic fluid
    Room temperature: Unacceptable
    Refrigerted: Unacceptable
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
1 mL frozen bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
1 mL frozen amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
0.5 mL
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Plasma or serum: Transport tube
CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage, or amniotic fluid: Sterile plastic leak-proof container
Whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Bronchoalvelar lavage, amniotic fluid: Frozen
Whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Bronchoalveolar lavage, amniotic fluid
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerted: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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