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Test Id : FHV8P

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Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

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Method Name
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, RT-PCR

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Herpes Virus 8 DNA, Quant RT-PCR

Aliases
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Herpesvirus 8

HHV 8 DNA Quant

HHV-8

Kaposi's Sarcoma

Specimen Type
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Varies

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
Z6082 Source Whole Blood
Serum
Plasma

Specimen Required
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Submit only 1 of the following specimens:


Whole Blood

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube and send 1 mL EDTA whole blood refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days: Frozen Unacceptable

 

Serum

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube: Red-top

Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw-capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 30 days

 

Plasma

 

Collection Container/Tube: lavender-top (EDTA), or PPT (white-top) tube

Submission Container/Tube: 12x57 mm screw-capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and transfer 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic, screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Stability: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 30 days

Specimen Minimum Volume
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0.5 mL

Reject Due To
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Thawing: Cold OK; Warm reject
Other reasons for rejection Sodium heparin, Lithium heparin, ACD tubes, or Frozen Whole Blood

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Ambient 48 hours

Clinical Information
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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.

Reference Values
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Not Detected

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Sunday

Report Available
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3 to 6 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Quest Diagnostics

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Test Classification
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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
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

87799

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHV8P Herpes Virus 8 DNA, Quant RT-PCR 49406-2
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
Z6082 Source 31208-2
Z6083 Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN PCR 49406-2
Z6084 Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN PCR 100684-0

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports

Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Changes - Specimen Information 2024-07-22