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Herpesvirus 8 IgG Antibody, IFA

Test Summary

Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), also known as Kaposi's Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV), is found in most cases of Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS), including classic KS as well as AIDS-related KS. HHV-8 has also been detected in B-cell lymphomas in the abdominal cavity. IgG antibodies recognizing HHV-8 are found in >80% of KS patients and approximately 30% of HIV-seropositive individuals without KS, but less than 5% of healthy blood donors.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

HSV8

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3911

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86790

Billing Code

670898

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

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.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Thursday; Report available: 2 - 8 days