Herpesvirus 6 Antibody (IgG)

Test Code

34302

CPT Codes
86790

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Infectious Disease. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

<1:10 titer	Antibody not detected
≥1:10 titer	Antibody detected

Clinical Significance

Aid in the diagnosis of past infection/exposure to roseola infantum; may be useful in the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.