Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
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- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen -20 °C: 30 days
- Frozen -70 °C: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, Lithium heparin (green-top) tube, ACD tube
Order Code
HSV8QL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6040
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798
Billing Code
- 670063
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
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. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. 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
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen -20 °C: 30 days
- Frozen -70 °C: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, Lithium heparin (green-top) tube, ACD tube
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 - 2 days