Herpesvirus 8 IgG Antibody : 37959

Test Code

QHERP8 or 37959

CPT Codes
86790

Transport Container

Preferred Specimen
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)

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

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