Human herpes virus 8 PCR
Test Name
Human herpes virus 8 PCR
Alternate Name/ Synonym
Human herpes virus 8
Gene Name
DNA polymerase
Test Code
HH8PC
Division
Molecular Microbiology - Viral
Method
Polymerase Chain Reaction
External Proficiency Testing
College of American Pathologists
Turn Around Time
Within 4 days
Disease/Condition
- Kaposi's sarcoma
- Primary effusion lymphoma
- Castleman's disease
Specimen Type
- Tissue or biopsy
- Lesion scraping
Minimum Specimen Requirements
- Sterile screw top container for tissues or biopsies
- Lesion scraping in universal transport medium
Storage/Transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special Requirements
* Not Health Canada approved
Shipping and Contact Information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Rapid Response Laboratory
170 Elizabeth Street, Room 3642
Toronto,
ON
M5G 2G3
Canada
Phone: 416-813-7200
Phone: 1-855-381-3212