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Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG IgM)

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CPT/HCPCS 86790x2
Order Code CH488
Turnaround Time 24-48 hours
Test Includes

Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgG, Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgM, Herpes virus 6 Ab.IgG & IgM

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

Serum Separator Tube (SST/Tiger Top)

Preferred Specimens
0.5 mL serum_x000D_
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.1 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days
Test Details
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA
Clinical Significance

Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG, IgM) – HHV-6 is a distinct herpes virus that typically causes a self-limiting illness in patients who are not immunocompromised. In some patients, especially if immumocompromised, HHV-6 can cause febrile convulsions in infants, encephalitis mononucleosis-like symptoms, and hepatitis.

Reference Ranges

Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgG)
<1_10 titer Antibody not detected ≥1:10 titer Antibody detected Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgM) <1_20 titer Antibody not detected ≥1:20 titer Antibody detected