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HHV-6 Quantitative PCR, Blood

Tube Type

Test ID LAB6025
EPIC Order HHV6 QUANTITATIVE PCR, BLOOD
CPT Code(s) 87533
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology; 984-974-1820
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 2 mL blood/Pearl KEDTA Tube; See Comments 
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Turnaround Time 3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative
Comment This test is offered for Transplant patients only. Lavender EDTA tube is acceptable, minimum volume of 1 mL

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

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