Synonym(s):
HHV6 DNA Load
To detect, monitor and quantitate HHV6 DNA in plasma of patients following solid-organ transplants, bone marrow and stem cell transplants. In the absence of another identified etiology, detection of HHV-6 in CSF is also considered diagnostic of HHV-6 encephalitis.
3-5 ml of whole blood in EDTA
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
Real-time PCR (In-house)
Detected (quantity reported in copies/mL), Undetectable or Inconclusive Linear Range: 1,100 – 11,000,000,000 (3.04-10.04 log) copies/mL
5 days
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
28 Sep 2013 2:40 AM
Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 28/09/13
16 Jan 2017 3:10 AM
Turnaround Time: Last updated on 16/01/17.
05 Feb 2021 7:00 AM
Storage and Transportation has been last updated on 05/02/21.
19 Mar 2025 5:00 AM
Day(s) Test Set up updated
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