Please discuss with Microbiology medical staff.
HHV-6 is also included in the CSF the BioFire FilmArray® multiplex PCR - see Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Sample type
HHV PCR:
Plasma
Specimen requirements
HHV PCR
Blood in EDTA
Minimum volume
0.5ml
Frequency of test
Referred
Turnaround time
UKHSA Regional Laboratory @ Bristol HHV6 PCR TAT - 10 working days
UKHSA Virus Reference Laboratory @ Colindale HHV7 and HHV8 PCR TAT - 21 working days
What to request on EPR
This test requires discussion with Microbiology medical staff
