HHV8- HHV-8
10 days
Real-Time PCR
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PCR test for HHV-8 DNA. Used in Kaposis sarcoma diagnosis.
Serum Plasma or Whole Blood
0.7 mL
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |