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HelpTest Code FHV8P Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Whole Blood
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube and send 1 mL EDTA whole blood refrigerated.
Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days: Frozen Unacceptable
Serum
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red-top
Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 30 days
Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: lavender-top (EDTA), or PPT (white-top) tube
Submission Container/Tube: 12x57 mm screw-capped vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, RT-PCR
Reporting Name
Herpes Virus 8 DNA, Quant RT-PCRSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm reject |
| Other reasons for rejection | Sodium heparin, Lithium heparin, ACD tubes, or Frozen Whole Blood |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsTest Classification
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.CPT Code Information
87799
Clinical Information
Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR-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.