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HelpTest Code LAB1759 Human Herpes Virus 8 qual PCR tissue/swab
Additional Codes
HH8QLT
Clinical System Name
Human Herpes Virus 8 qual PCR tissue/swab
Synonyms
HH8QLT
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Bone marrow, Tissues or Swabs
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA for Bone Marrow or Sterile Screw-Capped Container for Tissue or Universal Transport Media for Swab
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: None Specified
Note: Acceptable specimens include bone marrow, tissues, swabs. Collect bone marrow in Lavender/EDTA, other specimens in sterile container. Dry swabs are acceptable for testing. No Heparin in aspirate syringe. For current test information, contact UW Molecular Virology Lab at (206) 685-6656.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Heparin in aspirate syringe
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: Bone Marrow: RT, BAL, Swab, or Tissue: - 20 C
Storage location:
Bone Marrow:
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Sendouts Room Temp Rack.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to Virology. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
Tissue:
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology rack in the CPA freezer.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to Virology. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples)
Off-site collection: Biopsy: send Frozen at -20°C
Bone Marrow or Paraffin tissue: send at room temperature
Swabs: dry swab or in universal transport media, send Frozen at -20°C.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Room Temp |
24 h |
| BAL or Tissue | Refrigerated | 48 h |
| BAL or Tissue | Frozen |
Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Extraction W. PCR following Th. | 2 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department 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
CPT Codes
87798
Methodology
Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Analytical Volume: See Sample Requirements section.
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Lab Test Name: | Human Herpes Virus Type 8 by PCR Qualitative Tissue or Cells |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out daily with the UW courier. |