Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
HSV; HHV6Herpes 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
LAB01361
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL CSF or Bronchoalveolar Lavage
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, Quantitative (Plasma) (LAB001786).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-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 comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
For plasma, refer to in-house test HHV-6 PCR, Quantitative (Plasma) (LAB001786).
CPT Codes
87533
Revised
6/16/26
Initials
SA