Herpesvirus 6 Antibody, IgG

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Ordering Recommendation

Can be used in conjunction with Herpesvirus 6 Antibody, IgM by IFA, Serum (3001284) for diagnosis of HHV-6 disease in immunocompromised adults. Consider Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6A and HHV-6B) by Quantitative PCR (0060071) as an alternative, especially in cases of suspected meningitis.

Mnemonic

HHV6 G

Methodology

Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Varies

Reported

4-7 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room Temperature or Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval

By Report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86790

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2013424 Herpesvirus 6 Antibody, IgG 25416-9
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Aliases

  • HHV6
Herpesvirus 6 Antibody, IgG

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