# 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.

- Labcorp code: 138479
- Category: [Infections](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Labcorp turnaround: 3–4 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=138479&ref=assistant

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their 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.