Herpesvirus 6 Human IgG & IgM Abs
Test Mnemonic
HV6ABS
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (2)
- 86790 - QTY (2)
Includes
- Herpesvirus 6 IgG Ab
- Herpesvirus 6 IgM Ab
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics (Specialty)
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Speckled or Tiger Top) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Tue - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunofluorescence |
Reference Range
| Herpesvirus 6 IgG Ab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 1:10 | titer | |||
| Herpesvirus 6 IgM Ab | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | < 1:20 | titer |
Special Info
Specimens other than serum will be rejected.
Clinical Info
HHV-6 is a distinct herpes virus that typically causes a self-limiting illness in individuals who are not immunocompromised. In some patients, especially if immumocompromised, HHV-6 can cause febrile convulsions in infants, encephalitis mononucleosis-like symptoms, and hepatitis.