Human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) PCR - Blood

Alternate test name

Human herpesvirus 8

Gene name / Alternate gene name

DNA polymerase

Lab area

Microbiology - Molecular

Method and equipment

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Expected turn-around time

7 days

Specimen type

Specimen requirements

Whole blood (in EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test; 0.4 mL for each additional PCR test to a maximum of 2mL

Storage and transportation

All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs

Shipping information

Requisition

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