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HelpTest Code HHV8P HHV-8 Quantitative Real-time PCR (Whole Blood)
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Epic Order Name: HHV8 PCR QUANTITATIVE (aka HHV8P)
Sunquest Order Code: HHV8P
Epic Px Code: LAB2302
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Lavender (EDTA) Whole
Blood
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
63 copies/mL to 1×10^8 copies/mL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
HHV-8 is the
etiologic agent of
Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS). Numerous studies have documented a
higher risk of developing KS among HIV
patients, organ transplant patients, and other
immunocompromised
individuals. Quantitative HHV-8
DNA
PCR can be
used to document the presence of the virus as well as track the
course of infection.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from
collection
as listed in the specimen stability
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
1 Day
Specimen Stability
Ambient (preferred): 4 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
87799
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
Herpes Virus-8 PCR, Whole blood
Herpesvirus 8 PCR, Whole blood
HHV-8
DNA
Quant, Whole blood
Human Herpes Virus-8 PCR, Whole blood
Additional Information / Notes
Turnaround time: Same day (within 8 – 12 hours from
receipt of specimen)