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Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
MessageOrder Misc Quest Test Code 19798X.
Test Code
19798
Alias/See Also
HHV-8 PCR
Human Herpes Virus 8 PCR
Human Herpes Virus 8 PCR
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube, or
Serum
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples collected in lithium or sodium heparin
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: September 27, 2019