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
LAB01361
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 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), Serum collected in a (red-top) tube; or 0.5-1 mL CSF, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in s sterile container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Tem: 48 Hours (Unacceptable for BAL); Refrigerated: 7 Days (Unacceptable for BAL); Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tubes
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87533
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA