Test Overview
Test Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Test Usage

HHV-8 is also known as Kaposi Sarcoma, a malignancy of the skin. HHV-8 is not ubiquitous like most other herpesviruses. The distribution of HHV-8 is related to a combination of geographic factors and behavioral risk factors. Primary infection of HHV-8 in immunocompromised children is associated with fever and maculopapular rash. Numerous studies have documented the risk of developing KS among organ transplant recipients and patients taking immunesuppressive drugs.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time

2 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
VHV8C
MiChart Code
HHV-8 DNA by PCR, CSF
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Viracor Eurofins 8000
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    CSF: Send specimen frozen in a sterile tube (2 mL).

    Normal Volume

    2 mL CSF

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 mL CSF

    Additional Information

    Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87799
    Fee Code
    36124
    NY State Approved
    No