Hantavirus Antibody (IgG, IgM)
Test Code
37547
86790 (x2)
Clinical Significance
Hantavirus Antibody (IgG, IgM) - This immunoassay is for the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies against Sin Nombre virus (SNV), a New World hantavirus species endemic in the United States. Laboratory testing can aid in the diagnosis of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in a patient with consistent signs and symptoms of infection.
HPS is caused primarily via inhalation of hantavirus from contaminated rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. Symptoms may include fatigue, fever, muscles aches, with rapid progression to coughing and shortness of breath, which may be severe and life-threatening. Testing may be considered in patients ...
Test Resources
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Test Details
IgM positives will be reported to public health
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| Hantavirus Ab (IgG) | Negative |
| Hantavirus Ab (IgM) | Negative |
Alternative Name(s)
Hantavirus Renal and Pulmonary
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
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric
Setup Schedule
0.5 mL serum
0.1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric