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Alternative Names:

HHV6 PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

H6V

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 3
Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

At least 0.5 mL of CSF is required.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Unopened Tube
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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