Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR

RV0051

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Specimen Container
EDTA tube
Sterile container for CSF
Specimen Requirement
3 mL EDTA blood (Adult)
 
0.5 mL CSF
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not centrifudge or freeze. Send sample with an ice pack. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
5 days
Reference Value(s)
Detected, Undetectable or Inconclusive (quantity reported in copies/mL)
Linear Range: 1,100 - 11,000,000,000 (3.04 - 10.04 log) copies/mL
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

Virology & Serology Tests

Additional Information

​Test is performed every Tuesday and Friday

Change History Notes

  • 22 Jul 2025 03:00 PM

    Added image of ice pack.

  • 18 Jun 2025 02:31 PM

    Updated specimen requirement - removed 1 mL EDTA blood (Paed)

  • 08 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Laboratory.

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Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025