Herpes 6 IgG/IgM

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.

• Sample of blood serum
• We perform the test daily