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Human Herpes Virus 6 Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Testing for IgG to human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6).
Most people are infected with HHV-6 by the age of two and have detectable IgG thereafter.
To investigate for reactivation in immunocompromised patients, HHV-6 PCR should be performed on blood and/or CSF.
Laboratory confirmation is rarely required in uncomplicated primary infection in children (roseola infantum); HHV-6 PCR on blood or CSF can be considered in complicated cases. IgM testing is of limited utility.
See separate entries for HHV-6 PCR. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| HHV6 IgG, HHV6 IgM, HHV6 Serology, Roseola Serology, |
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Code:
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SEHV6 |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Unit of Measure:
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Refer to reference interval |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 05-06-2026 09:02 |