○ HHV-6 testing should be considered when those 3 criteria are met: 1) transplant population, 2) compatible syndrome (encephalitis, hepatitis, pancytopenia, etc.) and 3) when the other causes have been excluded. Exceptions should be discussed with the microbiologist on call.
○ EDTA tube (lavender top)
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
In-house
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○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) after collection and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory
○ UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory will perform testing in house.