HHV 6A & HHV 6B by PCR

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

Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test, 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests

Storage and transportation

All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs

Special requirements

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

Requisition

Disease condition

HHV6 A/B:

Customer Service

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