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Test Code HHV6V Human Herpesvirus-6, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen from second collection vial. Do not centrifuge.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code Information

87532

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.