Human herpesvirus 6 Quantitative DNA
| Category | Virology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
A nucleic acid amplification test for the quantification of Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) DNA |
| Clinical Indications |
Monitoring Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infected patients. |
| Reference range | Not detected or quantitative value |
| Sample & container required | EDTA Blood (pink top) |
| Sample volume | 5 mL |
| Sample collection | Venous Blood |
| Turnaround time | 3 days |
| Notes | This test has been introduced in house and is awaiting UKAS accreditation. Bone marrow samples are not currently accredited for this assay |