Post-Transplant, Herpesvirus 8 DNA, Real-Time PCR, Blood : 18132

PTHV8B or 18132

PTxplnt, Specialized, Human Herpes Virus, Txplnt, Services, Quest Advanced

1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.

Refrigerated.

Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Whole blood received frozen

Daily

1 day (From receipt in the performing Lab)

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. 

Not Detected.

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. Quantitative PCR may be used to monitor the level of viremia in a patient, often in the context of therapy. Reportable range is 1,000 to 10,000,000 copies/mL (3.00 to 7.00 Log copies/mL).