Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
HSV; HHV6; Herpes Virus-6; HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6); Roseola Infantum; Exanthem Subitum; Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01239
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL CSF, frozen bronchoalveolar lavage or urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
1-2 mL Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) for Whole Blood or Plasma or a (red-top) tube for Serum is also acceptable. For plasma, refer to in-house test HHV-6 PCR, Qualitative (Plasma) (LAB011779) or HHV-6 PCR, Qualitative Reflex to Quantitative PCR (Plasma) (LAB011785).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours (unacceptable for bronchoalveolar lavage); Refrigerated: 7 Days (unacceptable for bronchoalveolar lavage); Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Samples in lithium or sodium heparin
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
For plasma, refer to in-house test HHV-6 PCR, Qualitative (Plasma) (LAB011779) or HHV-6 PCR, Qualitative Reflex to Quantitative PCR (Plasma) (LAB011785).
CPT Codes
87532
Revised
6/16/26
Initials
SA