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Test Code LAB1973 HHV6 qPCR (Plasma)

Additional Codes

HHV-6 BY PCR, QUANT, BLOOD

Test ID: 6500

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container:

  • Collect 4-5 mL whole blood in EDTA or ACD tube.
  • Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.

Volume:  5 mL (2.0 ml minimum) 

Special instructions: Testing referred to Viracor Eurofins NEWXW#6501

Processing Instructions:

DO NOT SHARE! Centrifuge and transfer 2 mL plasma to sterile, screw top tube.

Shipping/Handling Instructions:

On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318

 

Off-campus collections: DO NOT SHARE! Can be shipped at ambient or frozen temperature Monday through Friday. Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection.

Reject due to: SST specimens

Performing Location

NI VIRACOR LAB