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HHV-6 PCR, Other; PCR, HHV-6, Other

Specimen Types:
See Important Comments

Test ID LAB6024
EPIC Order HHV6 PCR, OTHER
CPT Code(s) 87532
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology-984-974-1820
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: Bone marrow aspirate, BAL, CSF, tissue; See Important Comments
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time 3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative
Comment

Bone marrow: Collect in 5.0 mL lavender EDTA tube (do NOT spin); minimum volume is 1.0 mL.

BAL & CSF: collect in a sterile container minimum volume is 0.5 mL.

Tissue: collect in a sterile container.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514