Herpesvirus-6 Human IgG and IgM Antibodies

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO99
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HER6
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 34282
Alternate Names
  • Herpes Virus-6 IgG/IgM
  • HHV 6 IgG and IgM
Included Tests

Herpesvirus-6 Human IgG Antibodies; Herpesvirus-6 Human IgM Antibodies


Clinical Significance

Aid in the diagnosis of infection/exposure to roseola infantum; may be useful in the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 


Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (Preferred)
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.1 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

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


Methodology:
  • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Significance

Aid in the diagnosis of infection/exposure to roseola infantum; may be useful in the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 4 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00917119, 00917120


CPT Coding

86790 x 2