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Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
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Test Code
HSV8QL
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen -20 °C: 30 days
Frozen -70 °C: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen -20 °C: 30 days
Frozen -70 °C: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, Lithium heparin (green-top) tube, ACD 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
Not detected
Clinical Significance
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. Qualitative PCR is often used to aid in diagnosis of an HHV-8 infected individual.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
Last Updated: December 22, 2023