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HHV8 qPCR (Whole blood) (LABCORP)
Test Code1231100252
Alias/See Also
LAB7291: Herpesvirus 8 DNA, Quantitative PCR | LABCORP EAP: 816328
CPT Codes
87799x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
Instructions
Preferred specimen: Whole blood collected in 2 lavender top EDTA tubes. Adult: 8 mL, min vol 6mL Pediatric: 2 mL, min vol 1 mL Special instructions: Informed patient consent required before testing. Specimens should be drawn Monday - Wednesday only. Testing referred to Athena Diagnostics S8#1175
Transport Temperature
Specimen: Whole blood Volume: 8 mL adult, 2 mL pediatric Minimum Volume: 6 mL adult, 1 mL pediatric Specimen Container: Lavender top (EDTA) tube Specimen Collection: Informed patient consent required before testing. Specimens should be drawn Monday - Wednesday only. Transport Temperature: Room temperature Stability: Room Temp: 10 days Refrigerate: 10 days Frozen: Unacceptable Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 41-68 days
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 97920 min
Routine: 97920 min
Extended TAT: 97920 min
Timed: 97920 min
Life or Death: 97920 min
STAT: 97920 min
Routine: 97920 min
Extended TAT: 97920 min
Timed: 97920 min
Life or Death: 97920 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023
