Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
HSV; HHV6
See Collection Instructions
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01361
Monday-Saturday
1-2 Days
1-2 mL Blood
Lavender (EDTA)
Plasma collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top), Serum collected in a (red-top) tube; or CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or urine in s sterile container is also acceptable.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen:=30 Days
1 mL
0.3 mL
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
87533
09-27-22