Human Herpes Virus 8 PCR (Blood/Tissue)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HHV8

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7615

Synonyms

Human Herpes Virus 8,
HHV8 PCR,
Human Herpes Virus 8 PCR,
Kaposi Sarcoma Herpesvirus (KSHV) Nucleic Acid Detection

Specimen Type

• Biopsy
• Tissue
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)
• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instruction:
Clinical details essential.
Dedicated EDTA sample is required. Cannot be shared with other tests.
At least 4 ml EDTA whole blood
0.5 mL for paediatric microcollects

Fresh tissue: submit in sterile normal saline; send on ice.
FFPE/PET tissue blocks: store at ambient temperature.

For any other specimen type like CSF and body fluids, please contact Clinical Virologist via AK-MOL-INF-DIS@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz before requesting testing.

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