Test Entry - Detail


Human Herpes Virus 6 Viral Load


General
  Clinical Use: Detection and quantitation of HHV-6 DNA for diagnosis and monitoring in immunocompromised patients.
  Availability: Samples are batched an tested once a week.
  Aliases/Synonyms: HHV-6 Quant PCR,   HHV-6 Viral Load,   HHV6 Quant PCR,   HHV6 Viral Load,   Human Herpes Virus 6 Quantitative PCR,  
  Code: VVLH6
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
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  Reference Interval:
Reportable range: 5.00E2 - 9.00E7 copies/mL


Collection Requirements
  Container: EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL),   or,   Sterile Container (STERILE),  
  Sample Type: Blood; CSF; BAL
  Minimum Collection Volume: 1mL
  Collection Instructions: Dedicated sample preferred.
If sample will not reach testing laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
EDTA (LAVENDER)
  Processing Instructions: Centrifuge sample within 24 hours of collection.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 250uL
  Stability: Blood: 24 hours ambient; 7 days chilled / CSF,BAL: 24 hours chilled
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Molecular Diagnostics Microbiology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8022


Last Updated : 05-03-2024 08:26