Post‑transplant Herpesvirus‑8 DNA, Real‑Time PCR, Serum
Also known as: PTxplnt, Specialized, Human Herpes Virus, Txplnt, Services
Use
Human herpesvirus‑8 (HHV‑8) is associated with diseases such as Kaposi’s sarcoma and some lymphoproliferative disorders. Quantitative PCR can be useful for monitoring viremia in immunosuppressed post‑transplant patients, assisting in early detection of HHV‑8 reactivation or infection.
Special Instructions
As a critical post‑transplant infectious disease assay, this test likely falls under Quest Diagnostics Specialized Transplant Services, which offers expedited turnaround (8–12 hours) and transplant shipping kits for timely specimen handling.
Limitations
Performance characteristics of this lab‑developed test have been validated under CLIA standards but it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.
Methodology
PCR-based (qPCR)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
8-12 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL preferred; 0.5 mL minimum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Separate serum and send refrigerated; avoid sodium or lithium heparin tubes
Causes for Rejection
Samples collected in sodium or lithium heparin tubes are rejected