HHV 6A & HHV 6B by PCR - CSF

Alternate test name

Human Herpesvirus 6, Roseola infantum, Exanthem subitum, Sixth disease

Gene name / Alternate gene name

Proprietary

Lab area

Microbiology - Molecular

Method and equipment

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time

7 days

Specimen type

Specimen requirements

CSF - 200-300 ul per 1 test, for multiple tests please ensure adequate sample volume is submitted.

Storage and transportation

All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs

Special requirements

This test enables the differentiation of human herpesvirus 6 into the 2 variants, HHV-6A and HHV-6B.

Shipping information

Requisition

Disease condition

HHV6 A/B:

Customer Service

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