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
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Detects antibodies against recombinant Hantavirus antigens of both old world and new world Hantavirus types. The immune response to Hantavirus infection is not type-specific, therefore, cross-reactivity may occur. All Hantavirus IgM-positive samples from US residents will be sent to a Public Health Laboratory for Sin Nombre Virus (SNV)-specific IgM testing. Samples that are Hantavirus IgG positive but IgM negative will not be subjected to further type-specific testing, since the lack of IgM rules out acute infection.