Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD63810Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
HERPES 7 IgG AND IgM ANTIBODY PANEL, IFA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detection of human herpesvirus‑7 (HHV‑7) specific antibodies (IgG and IgM) to help determine prior exposure or recent infection. Presence of IgM indicates recent infection; IgG presence suggests prior exposure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IFA)
Biomarkers
Herpesvirus 7 IgG
AnalyteHerpesvirus 7 IgG Antibody, IFA • Other • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
Herpesvirus 7 IgM
AnalyteHerpesvirus 7 IgM Antibody, IFA • Other • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 41842-6
Result Codes
- 26972-0
- 27177-5
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST); alternate: Red top
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells; send 1.0 mL serum in screw‑capped plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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