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Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgM)

CPT/HCPCS 86790
Order Code CH524
Turnaround Time 24-48 hours
Test Includes

Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgM)

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

Serum Separator Tube (SST/Tiger Top)

Preferred Specimens
0.5 mL serum
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 Antibody (IgM) is a blood test that can detect early herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.

Reference Ranges

<1_20 titer Antibody not detected
≥1:20 titer Antibody detected