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Test ID: HHV6V    
Human Herpesvirus-6, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

As an adjunct in the rapid diagnosis of human herpesvirus-6 infection in cerebrospinal fluid specimens

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

HHV-6 PCR, Varies

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Exanthem Subitum
Herpes Virus-6
HHV-6 (Human Herpes Virus-6)
Human Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6)
Roseola Infantum