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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) by Quantitative PCR

CPT Code(s): 87799
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2 EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transport 1 mL plasma, serum, or whole blood in a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • HHV8Viral load monitoring, Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV)