Herpesvirus 7 IgG and IgM Antibodies
Test Mnemonic
HHV7
CPT Codes
- 86790 - QTY (2)
- 86790 - QTY (2)
Aliases
- HHV-7 IgG & IgM
Includes
- Herpesvirus 7 IgG Abs
- Herpesvirus 7 IgM Abs
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics (Specialty)
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 30 days |
| Ambient | 1 week |
Days Performed
Thu
Turnaround Time
4 - 13 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric samples will be rejected.