HHV6, HHV-6
10 days
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen should be free of bacterial contamination, Haemolysis, and lipemia.
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Serologic test for HHV-6 IgG antibodies. Indicates prior exposure.
Serum
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Do NOT freeze gel-barrier tube (pour off serum first)
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |