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Herpesvirus 6 Antibody, IgM by IFA, Serum

Specimen:

Collect

  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top

Submit

  • 0.5 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 0.5 mL (Min:0.2 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Stability

Ambient: 1 Week(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Varies

Reported

4-10 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 86790

Components

  • 90241 - HHV-6 AB, IgM
Last Updated: November 12, 2024 @ 10:13 am

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  • Serum 
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