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HelpTest Code HH8QN Human Herpes Virus 8 quant PCR blood/CSF
Additional Codes
For non-CSF or non serum/plasma,order "Human Herpes Virus 8 qual PCR tissue/swab".
Clinical System Name
Human Herpes Virus 8 quant PCR blood/CSF
Synonyms
HHV8 PCR Quantitative
Human Herpes Virus 8 PCR Quantitative
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood or CSF
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA or Red or Gold SST or CSF Tube
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL whole blood or 1.0 mL CSF
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL whole blood or 0.5 mL CSF
Note: This test can share a tube with other Viral PCR testing but a separate tube needs to be collected if Hematology (CBC, Platelet, ESR, etc) testing is ordered.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Heparin
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Spin blood within 2 hours of collection, transfer 1 mL of plasma or serum to a plastic aliquot and put into Virology rack in the CPA freezer. Aliquot and freeze CSF within 2 hours of collection if possible (can be refrigerated up to 48 hours).
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology rack in the CPA freezer.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
Off-site collection: Blood:
Centrifuge tube within 2 hours of collection & aliquot
serum/plasma - Freeze @ -20°C
CSF: Freeze within 2 hours of collection or ship
immediately @ 4°C. If CSF has cells, spin & aliquot clear
CSF-Freeze @ -20°C
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | 48 h | |
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Collected daily; performed W | 1 - 6 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine
UW Molecular Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Reference Range
None specified
Methodology
Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL plasma/serum/cSF
Limitations:
CPT Codes
87799
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | HHV8 PCR, Quantitative |
| Reference Test Number: |
HH8QN |
| Instructions: |
Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier on dry ice to UW NW220. |