Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD18382Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Hantavirus Antibody (IgG, IgM)
Also known as: Hantavirus Renal and Pulmonary
Clinical Use
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Hantavirus antibody testing (IgG and IgM) is used in clinical practice to aid in the diagnosis of hantavirus infection—especially infection by Sin Nombre virus or related hantaviruses. IgM detection suggests acute or recent infection, while IgG indicates current or past exposure—in combination, they offer valuable serologic evidence in the appropriate epidemiological and clinical context.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Hantavirus Ab (IgG)
AnalyteHantavirus Ab (IgG) • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Hantavirus Ab (IgM)
AnalyteHantavirus Ab (IgM) • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
Plastic screw‑cap vial
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic samples
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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