Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Synonyms
Human Herpesvirus 6
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD MDL
Epic ID
LAB011779
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday (10AM Cutoff)
Standard TAT
72 Hours of receipt
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
DO NOT collect in an EDTA microtainer.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Microtainer; Heparinized or ACD plasma; Serum; Unlabeled or Incompletely labeled specimens; Specimens with signs of leakage during transport
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer plasma to an orange screw-cap tube. DO NOT USE SNAP-CAP TUBES. Place plasma in a small clear bag and place in -80 freezer MDL (PCR) bin as soon as possible.
CPT Codes
87532
Revised
6/12/26
Initials
SA