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Test ID: FHP6    
Herpesvirus 6 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

REFERENCE RANGE:  IgG <1:10

                                                            IgM <1:20

 

Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infects T-lymphocytes, and has been

identified as an etiologic agent of exanthema subitum. Rises in

antibody titers to HHV-6 have been detected during infection with

other  viruses. In seroepidemiology studies of the prevalence

of exposure using serum screening dilutions of 1:10, the detection

of IgG antibody in a mid-life population approaches 100%. Due to

this high prevalence of HHV-6 antibody, correlations of single IgG

titers with specific diseases are of little clinical value.

 

Evidence of acute infection or reactivation of HHV-6 is

demonstrated by a significant rise or seroconversion of IgG and

IgM titers.

 

Test Performed by:  Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

                              5785 Corporate Ave.

                              Cypress, CA 90630-4750