HHV6, HHV-6
10 days
Immunofluorescence (IF)
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Detects IgM antibodies against HHV-6, a virus associated with conditions like roseola (in infants), encephalitis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. A positive result indicates a recent or active infection, while a negative result suggests no recent 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 |