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HelpTest Code HHV8P Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) DNA PCR, quantitative
Laboratory Code
LAB3040519
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
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 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Stability
All samples 7 days, refrigerated.
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 9 days
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
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Reference Interval
Non-detectable titre < 250 viral copies/mL
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
Service Code
1033814
LOINC Code Information
49403-9
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.