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Herpesvirus 8 IgG Antibody : 37959
Test CodeQHERP8 or 37959
CPT Codes
86790
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Varies-once per week
Report Available
2-8 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
<1:20 titer
Interpretive Criteria
<1:20 Antibody Not Detected
≥1:20 Antibody Detected
Clinical Significance
Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), also known as titer Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV), is found in most cases of KS, including classic KS as well as AIDS-related KS. HHV-8 has also been detected in titer B-cell lymphomas in the abdominal cavity. IgG antibodies recognizing HHV-8 are found in >80% of titer KS patients and approximately 30% of titer HIV-seropositive individuals without KS, but less than 5% of healthy blood donors.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
