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CMV, EBV, HHV 6 by PCR - Autopsy/Biopsy

Alternate test name

Cytomegalovirus, Epstein Barr virus, Human herpesvirus, PTLD

Gene name / Alternate gene name

DNA polymerase

Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
4 Days
Specimen type
  • Tissue or biopsy

 

Specimen requirements
  • Send in sterile screw top container for tissues, biopsies
Storage and transportation
  • All specimens must be shipped on dry ice.
  • Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Background and clinical significance

 

Disease condition

CMV: 

  • Neonatal infection
  • Encephalitis
  • Disseminated disease

EBV:

  • Reactivation disease
  • Disseminated infection
  • PTLD

HHV6 A/B:

  • Disseminated infection
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