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Test Code HSV6AG Herpes Virus 6 Ab, IgG  

Important Note

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

Additional Codes

2013423

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipuncture

Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.1 mL

Rejection Criteria

Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Specimen Storage and Stability

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

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Varies

EPIC Code

LAB9029

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

5-8 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Methodology

Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Test Alias

2013423; HHV6
 

CPT Coding

86790

LOINC

25416-9