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.
Tube
CSF -white universal EDTA tube
ID
3645
Availability
Mon-Sat. /
Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9.30am
Turn around
3 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
3 days
GP Routine TAT
3 days