Human Herpes Virus 6 PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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.

Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025