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Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR : 15873
Test CodeHV8QL or 15873
Alias/See Also
HHV-8 * HUMAN HERPES VIRUS 8 (HHV-8) * KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
CPT Codes
87798
Transport Container
1 mL (0.5 mL min) whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
1 mL (0.5 mL) plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL (0.5 mL) serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
1 day (From receipt in the performing Lab)
Limitations
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Reference Range
Not Detected.
Clinical Significance
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is associated with the development of
all forms of Kaposi's Sarcoma as well as with some other rare
lymphoproliferative diseases, such as primary effusion lymphoma and
multicentric Castleman's disease. Qualitative PCR is often used to aid in
diagnosis of an HHV-8 infected individual.
all forms of Kaposi's Sarcoma as well as with some other rare
lymphoproliferative diseases, such as primary effusion lymphoma and
multicentric Castleman's disease. Qualitative PCR is often used to aid in
diagnosis of an HHV-8 infected individual.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
