Human Herpes virus type 8 quantitative, Real-time PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Human Herpes virus type 8 quantitative, Real-time PCR-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

HHV-8
Herpes human virus - 8
HHV8
HHV8 viral load
Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)

Useful for:

HHV-8 is the etiologic agent of Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS). Numerous studies have documented a higher risk of developing KS among HIV patients, organ transplant patients, and other immunocompromised individuals.

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:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 4 days

Specimen must be received at Viracor-IBT within 96 hours of collection

Ambient - 4 days

Frozen (-80) - 28 days

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3

Reason for rejection:

Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen collection
Specimens received in trap containers
Specimen types other than those listed
Specimen not received in original tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

Viracor Eurofins (408016) via LabCorp (816328): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

3-7 days

Method:

Real-time, quantitative PCR (RT-PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87799

LOINC code:

Result 49406-2

Date created:

05/29/2019

Revised date:

12/21/2023

Review date:

12/21/2023