HHV6 IgG/IgM Antibodies

Test Code: TD_4679
CPT Code(s): 86790 X2

$59

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Dukes disease antibodies
Fourth disease antibodies
Herpes virus 6 antibodies
Roseola IgG/IgM antibodies

Test Includes

HHV6 IgG/IgM Antibodies

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) (these tests have same shortcut, confusing?)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Lipemia

Reference Range(s)

HHV6 IgG: <1_10
HHV6 IgM: <1:20

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

7 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.