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

Specimen Container	EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement	3 mL EDTA blood (Adult)
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 Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except eve and public holiday)

Change History Notes

30 Mar 2026 11:18 AM

Update specimen container, requirement, image and additional information
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 - 30 Mar 2026