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Herpes Virus 8 DNA Qualitative

Order Code
845719
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

HHV8- HHV-8

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR test for HHV-8 DNA. Used in Kaposis sarcoma diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum Plasma or Whole Blood

Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
845719
CPT
87798
Test Details
Synonyms

HHV8- HHV-8

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR test for HHV-8 DNA. Used in Kaposis sarcoma diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Serum Plasma or Whole Blood

Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days