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HelpTest ID FHV8P Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, RT-PCR
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send 1 mL EDTA whole blood refrigerated. Frozen whole blood is not acceptable.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red-top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) or PPT (white-top) tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL EDTA plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Reporting Name
Herpes Virus 8 DNA, Quant RT-PCRSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Report Available
3 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsLOINC Code Information
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Z6082 | Source | 31208-2 |
| Z6083 | Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN PCR | 49406-2 |
| Z6084 | Herpesvirus 8 DNA, QN PCR | 100684-0 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
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
87799
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Values
Not detected