Herpes Virus 8 HHV8 DNA Quantitative PCR
| Abbrev Code: | HHV8PC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6754 | Order Name: | HHV8 Quantitative PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-5 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Specimen source is required. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum, into a sterile container. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 1 month frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2013089 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected. |
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