Detection of Human Herpes Virus 6 by PCR in patients with suspected HHV6 associated encephalitis. Indicated in young children and immunocompromised / immunosuppressed patients. May also cause other systemic infections in immunocompromised patients.
Container / Tube
CSF in white universal or EDTA blood tube.
Collection Conditions
If delays occur, refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
Availability
Mon – Sat. Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9:30am.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
3 days.
ID
3645