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HelpTest Code HHV8 Human Herpesvirus-8 Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB6129
Epic Description: HUMAN HERPESVIRUS-8 ANTIBODY, IGG, SERUM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 5.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifruge specimen. Aliquot into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 37959X
Assay Frequency
Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 – 12 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifruge specimen. Aliquot into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs
CPT Code Information
86790