Herpesvirus 8 IgG Antibody, IFA
Order Code: HSV8
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
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
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday; Report available: 1 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
<1:20 titer
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Thursday; Report available: 1 - 7 days