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Human Herpes Virus 6 Nucleic Acid Detection (HHV6 PCR) – Blood


Test Name
Human Herpes Virus 6 Nucleic Acid Detection (HHV6 PCR) – Blood
Test Code
HHV6PC1
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood requests.

EDTA blood, Plasma/Serum

Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Preferred Volume
1mL
Comments

Quantitative PCR (viral loads) are performed on all detected blood specimens. Note: These are performed on plasma unless whole blood is specified or is insufficient to be performed on plasma.

Recommended transport/storage conditions
  • EDTA Blood: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Plasma/Serum: 2-8oC for 3 days
For non-blood specimens, refer to: Human Herpes Virus 6 Nucleic Acid Detection (HHV-6 PCR) – Non-Blood (CSF, Faeces)
Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:30
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Tuesdays and Thursdays

For same day results, specimens need to be received in the laboratory before 11:30am (RCH) and 8:45am (RWH)

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