Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) Molecular Detection, Quantitative

Synonyms

  • gammaherpesvirus
  • HERPES 8 PCR - WHOLE BLOOD
  • HHV8
  • HHV8PCR
  • Kaposi saacrcoma associated hepesvirus
  • KSHV
  • LAB11818

Cerner Name

Herpes 8 PCR - Whole Blood

Clinical Info

Quantitative HHV-8 DNA PCR can be used to document the presence of the virus as well as track the course of infection.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) top Tube Specimen Volume: 2 mL Whole Blood  ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Note: Specimens must be received within 96 hours of draw.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday
 
TAT: 1 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratories

Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics

CPT

87799

PDM

1859713

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HERPES 8 PCR-WHOLE BLOOD HERPPCRWB HERPES 8 PCR WHOLE BLOOD Herpes 8 PCR, Whole Blood

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms
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