Reference Interval:
0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable HHV-6 IgG antibody.
0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of HHV-6 IgG antibody. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.11 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to HHV-6 detected, which may indicate current or past infection.
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| Interpretive Data: |
The best evidence for current infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens, where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time.
Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86790
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Cross References: |
Exanthem subitum (Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Antibody, IgG), Roseola Infantum (Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Antibody, IgG) |