HHV6 IgG Antibodies
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HHV6
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026747
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-6 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026747
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-6 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, hemolysis, and lipemia.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Methods
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
Aid in the diagnosis of past infection/exposure to roseola infantum; may be useful in diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome
CPT Codes
86790
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines 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.
