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

Synonyms

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

Short Name

HERPES 8 PCR - WHOLE BLOOD

Procedure Master Number

LAB11818

Procedure ID

115877

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 Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

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