Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- EDTA Plasma
Minimum volume 500ul of plasma.
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Stability
Samples stored for 2 years.Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV8)
General Information
This real-time PCR procedure is designed for the detection and quantification of HHV-8 in EDTA plasma samples only.
Patient Preparation
For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.
Notes
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible. If there are any delays in sending please refrigerate sample at +4C to +8C.
Reference Range
Lower limit of detection 100 copies per ml.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: INSTAND