Test Catalog

Test Id : FHV7P

Order This Test

Herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Download
Overview

Test Catalog

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

Real-Time PCR

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

Herpes Virus 7 DNA, Quant RT-PCR

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

Herpesvirus 7

HHV 7 DNA Quant

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Varies

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
Z5814 Source

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Source is required

 

Whole Blood

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Information: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) and send 1 mL whole blood refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE).

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days

 

Serum

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red-top

Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days

 

Plasma

 

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days

 

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

0.3 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Thawing: Warm reject; Cold OK
Other: Samples collected in Lithium, Sodium Heparin, ACD or PPT

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Ambient 48 hours

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Not Detected

PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Sunday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

3 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Quest Diagnostics

Fees
Several factors determine the fee charged to perform a test. Contact your U.S. or International Regional Manager for information about establishing a fee schedule or to learn more about resources to optimize test selection.

  • Authorized users can sign in to Test Prices for detailed fee information.
  • Clients without access to Test Prices can contact Customer Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Prospective clients should contact their account representative. For assistance, contact Customer Service.

Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

87799

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHV7P Herpes Virus 7 DNA, Quant RT-PCR 49397-3
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
Z5814 Source 31208-2
Z5815 Herpes Virus 7 DNA, QN PCR 49397-3
Z5816 Herpes Virus 7 DNA, QN PCR Not Provided

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.

Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.

Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports

Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Changes - Specimen Information 2024-01-08