Hantavirus IgG & IgM Abs
Test Mnemonic
HANTAB
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (2)
Aliases
- Hantavirus Ab Panel
Includes
- Hantavirus IgG Antibody
- Hantavirus IgM Antibody
Performing Laboratory
Quest
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic samples will be rejected. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic samples will be rejected. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Special Info
This test is New York State approved.
Clinical Info
Hantavirus Antibody (IgG, IgM) - Two major groups of hantaviruses are recognized based on clinical presentation. The first group includes Sin Nombre Virus (SNV), which causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe and sometimes fatal form of acute respiratory distress. A second group of hantaviruses (including Seoul, Hantaan, Dobrava, and Puumala) causes hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, a condition not typically seen in the United States. Sera are initially screened for IgG and IgM antibodies recognizing the nucleocapsid protein common to all hantaviruses. All Hanta IgM positive samples from US residents will be sent to a Public Health Laboratory for SNV-specific IgM.