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Test Code HHV6V Human Herpesvirus-6, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Reporting Name

HHV-6 PCR, Varies

Useful For

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection using cerebrospinal fluid specimens

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen from second collection vial. Do not centrifuge.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code Information

87532

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HHV6V HHV-6 PCR, Varies 33942-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SS012 Specimen Source 31208-2
56092 HHV-6 PCR, Varies 33942-4

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Interpretation

A positive result indicates the presence of specific DNA from human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) and supports the diagnosis of infection with this virus.

 

A negative result indicates the absence of detectable DNA from HHV-6 in the specimen, but it does not negate the presence of the virus or active or recent disease.