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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

Methodology

Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipuncture

Transport

Refrigerated

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

Turn Around Time

5-8 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

2013423; HHV6
 

CPT Coding

86790

EPIC Code

LAB9029

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Testing Volume

0.1 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Varies

LOINC

25416-9