Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Human Herpes Virus-8; HHV-8; HHV8
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top) tube or whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Frozen whole blood
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
09-27-22