Lab Testing
HHV-6, IgG
LabCorp
SKU: 161075
$40.00
Product Description
**Note: All laboratory testing requires an authorizing physician. DHA Laboratory offers a patient direct program that partners you with an authorizing physician. If you have any additional questions regarding the availability of testing, please contact our laboratory by telephone or email.**
Please note, this test is performed by LabCorp and will not require a physical test kit to complete your draw. DHA Laboratory will send you a list of local LabCorp Patient Service Centers, patient prep instructions and a requisition form via email. Please print the requisition form and bring that in with you to LabCorp to complete your draw. If you have any questions about the tests, the testing process, or need help with your lab order at any time, please feel free to contact DHA Laboratory at T: (847) 222-9546 / E: info@dhalab.com
Sample Type: Serum
Turnaround Time: Approximately 1 Week
Performing Laboratory: LabCorp
A Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) Antibodies test can be used to aid in the diagnosis of past infection/exposure to roseola infantum; may be useful in the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has recently been identified as the agent associated with both pediatric and adult infections. Most children have been infected by age three. The acute infection in children is characterized clinically by an acute febrile illness, irritability, inflammation of tympanic membranes, and (uncommonly) a rash characteristic of roseola.
In adults, HHV-6 has been associated with chronic fatigue and spontaneously resolving fever resembling a mononucleosis-like illness. During the acute episode, an elevated IgM HHV-6 is useful. An increase in IgG HHV-6 between acute and convalescent serum samples is consistent with a recent HHV-6 infection.
Please note that this test only measures IgG antibodies.