Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Test Summary
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 immunocompromised, HHV-6 can cause febrile convulsions in infants, encephalitis mononucleosis-like symptoms, and hepatitis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141). For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), a test for HPVHR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HSV6AB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3780
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86790 (x2)
Billing Code
- 671147
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgG)
Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgM)
| <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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Pap results requiring physician interpretation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 88141). For Interpretations of Atypical Squamous Cells (ASC), a test for HPVHR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87624).
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgG)
Herpesvirus 6 Ab (IgM)
| <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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days