Herpes Virus Type 6 PCR Test | Austin Pathology

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Herpes Virus Type 6 PCR

Alternate Names	Human Herpes Virus Type 6 PCR, HHV6 PCR
Ordering Information	If this test is urgent please contact the Medical Microbiologist or phone Microbiology Department.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	EDTA (purple)
Minimum Adult Volume	4mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	HHV6P
Container ID	EWL, EW, S, SP
Opt. Specimen	CSF Swab Tissue
Opt. Container	9ml EDTA (purple) 9ml ACD (yellow cap w. black insert)
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)