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Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Test CodeHHV8PCRQT
Quest Code
19798
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
SST -Serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Serum or plasma
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
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.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN Real-Time PCR | Not detected (copies/mL) |
Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN Real-Time PCR | Not detected (Log copies/mL) |
Clinical Significance
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 Nichols Institute |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |