Herpes 8 PCR - Whole Blood HHV8PCR
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Herpes 8 PCR - Whole Blood |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Herpes 8 PCR - Whole Blood |
EPIC Order Name |
Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) Molecular Detection, Quantitative |
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 |
Specimen Volume |
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Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) top Tube Specimen Volume: 2 mL Whole Blood ( 0.5 mL min) |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Days Performed |
Monday through Saturday |
Performing Laboratory |
Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics |
CPT |
87799 |
PDM |
1859713 |
Result Interpretation
Not Detected
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Forms |
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