Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) by Quantitative PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Detect and quantify herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2 EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transport 1 mL plasma, serum, or whole blood in a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Thu
Reported
2-5 days
Reference Interval
Not detected
Interpretive Data
The quantitative range of this assay is 3.8-8.8 log copies/mL (6,670 - 667,000,000 copies/mL).
A negative result (less than 3.8 log copies/mL or less than 6,670 copies/mL) does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or HHV8 DNA concentrations below the level of detection of the test. Inhibition may also lead to underestimation of viral quantitation.
No international standard is currently available for calibration of this assay. Caution should be taken when interpreting results generated by different assay methodologies.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
The limit of quantification for this DNA test is 3.8 log copies/mL (6,670 copies/mL). If the test DID NOT DETECT the virus, the test result will be reported as "< 3.8 log copies/mL (< 6,670 copies/mL)." If the test DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify the number of copies, the test result will be reported as "Not Quantified."
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87799
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2013090 | HHV8 by Quantitative PCR, Source | 31208-2 |
2013091 | HHV8 by Quantitative PCR, Copy/mL | 49404-7 |
2013092 | HHV8 by Quantitative PCR, Log copy/mL | |
2013093 | HHV8 by Quantitative PCR, Interp | 39083-1 |
Aliases
- HHV8
- Viral load monitoring, Kaposi's sarcoma herpes virus (KSHV)