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Test Code HHV8P Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA PCR, Quantitative

Important Note

For tissue, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "TISSUE" in the final report.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 49403-9

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or endotracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy

Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1-2mL of sterile saline

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

TAT 7 working days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative

Service Code

1033814

Update

Last updated 14/12/2020

Unacceptable Condition

Whole blood Frozen or hemolysis

 

Specimen Stability

All samples 7 days, refrigerated.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Aids in the detection of human herpesvirus 8 in organ transplant patients who are at higher risk of developing Kaposi’s sarcoma

Reference

Non-detectable titre < 250 viral copies/mL