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Herpes Virus 8 DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR : 19798
Test CodeHV8PCR or 19798
Alias/See Also
Human Herpes Virus 8
CPT Codes
87799
Instructions
Serum separator tube, plain red top tube, Lavender EDTA tube.
Transport Container
If sending plasma or serum, centrifuge lavender, or plain red top tube and transfer 1 mL plasma or serum (Min: 0.5 mL) to standard transport tube. Centrifuge SST and transport. Also acceptable: Send whole blood in EDTA.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days (Do not freeze whole blood)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples collected in lithium or sodium heparin or yellow ACD
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1-2 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR - Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) is associated with the development of all forms of Kaposi's sarcoma, as well as 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
