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)
(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 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
