Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Antibody, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | HV6ABG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6766 | Epic Name: | Herpesvirus 6 ABY IGG |
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) [Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)] |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 1 week at room temperature, 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2013423 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
By report.
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| Use: | The best evidence for current infection is a significant change in two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time. |
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