Ordering Recommendation
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
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
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.