Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Code

34282

CPT Code(s)

86790 (x2)

Test Code

34282

CPT Code(s)

86790 (x2)

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Clinical Significance

Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG, IgM) - HHV-6 is a distinct herpes virus that typically causes a self-limiting illness in patients who are not immunocompromised. In some patients, especially if immumocompromised, HHV-6 can cause febrile convulsions in infants, encephalitis mononucleosis-like symptoms, and hepatitis.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

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

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

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

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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