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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:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send 1 mL EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Frozen whole blood is not acceptable.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red-top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) or PPT (white-top) tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Sodium heparin specimen | Reject |
| Lithium heparin specimen | Reject |
| ACD specimen | Reject |
| Frozen whole blood specimen | Reject |
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.