# Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), DNA PCR

> This test detects the genetic material of Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) in your blood or body fluids. It helps show whether an active viral infection is present, which is often checked in patients with weakened immune systems or unexplained fevers. This information assists doctors in ruling out other causes of illness that produce similar symptoms. However, this test cannot determine by itself if the virus is the specific cause of your current health issues, as many people carry the virus without being sick.

- Labcorp code: 138479
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=138479&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.