Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real-time PCR
Reference Range *
Not Detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
1 - 2 days
Soft Order Code
VHV6P
Synonyms
- HHV6
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Viracor-Eurofins (6501)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in an EDTA or ACD tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube and send to Specimen Processing ambient. If specimen will not be received by Viracor within 96 hours, it can be frozen
Normal Volume
2 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
Storage Temperature
Ambient preferred, frozen acceptable if it will not be received by Viracor within 96 hours
Additional Information
Test performed by Viracor-Eurofins
Billing
CPT Code
87533
Fee Code
36123
NY State Approved
No