Test Id : FHV8P
Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, RT-PCR
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Herpesvirus 8
HHV 8 DNA Quant
HHV-8
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Varies
ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Question ID | Description | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| Z6082 | Source |
Whole Blood Serum Plasma |
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
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
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Thawing: | Cold OK; Warm reject |
| Other reasons for rejection | Sodium heparin, Lithium heparin, ACD tubes, or Frozen Whole Blood |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
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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Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Sunday
Report Available
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Performing Laboratory Location
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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.
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 |