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Human Herpes virus 7, DNA
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | HHV7 |
| Test group | Herpes |
| Performed by | Viracor |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Real time PCR |
| Collection Instructions | Tissue specimens should be placed in sterile saline to keep moist. |
| Container type | Lavender top, CSF collection tube, sterile container |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood, Tissue, CSF, Marrow, BAL |
| Preferred volume | 3 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 2 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Improperly submitted samples |
| Processing notes | Keep non-CSF samples at room temperature and ship at room temperature. Samples should be received at Viracor within 96 hours of collection. CSF must be frozen transported to China Basin and then shipped on dry ice to ViraCor. |
| Units | copies/mL |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | HHV7 PCR; Human Herpes virus 7, PCR; HHV-7 |
| Turn around times | Performed Monday-Friday. Turnaround 4-6 days |
| Additional information | Assay range: 100-1.0x108 copies/mL |
| CPT coding | 87799-90 |
| LOINC code | 49399-9 |
| Last Updated | 5/19/2011 1:19:27 PM |
| Entry Number | 1057 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667