Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
HSV; HHV6
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
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube; Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST); Bone Marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube; or CSF, Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)/wash or Urine collected in a sterile screw cap container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Sample in heparin; Frozen whole blood
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87532
Revised
09-27-22