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Test Code 5423553 HHV-6 QUANT PCR (SWAB)

Test ID

1236000052

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements

Acceptable Specimen Type: Skin or vesicle.

Collect: Swab skin or vesicle and place in VTM. Send refrigerated

Shipping / Handling Instructions

Transport Container

N/A

Transport Temperature

VTM : send refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Unrefrigerated swab must be received < 24 hours after separation. Refrigerated (2 to 8°C) swab must be received < 2 week after collection. Avoid freezing specimen.

Rejection Criteria

 

1.) Calcium alginate - tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel

2.) Specimens with high bile or protein concentration

 

 

Container Type

Laboratory

Container

Default

Temperature

Minimum Volume

BIOCENTER LAB

VIRAL SWAB

Yes

Refrigerated

 

0.5

 

Performing Section

BIOCENTER LAB: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Components

Component Name

Component ID

LOINC Code

HHV-6 SWAB FINAL

HHV-6 SWAB INTERPRETATION

MOLDX HHV-6 PCR SWAB SIGNATURE

HHV-6 PCR SWAB DISCLAIMER

1236520

1236521

12300002499

12300002443

29495-9