Code
APH-HHVX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
<b>Preferred specimen (FFPE block):</b><br>
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each IHC test/antibody ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is the preferred specimen type. Use 10% NBF fixative; do not use zinc or mercury fixatives.<br>
<b>If submitting slides (instead of a block):</b><br>
Submit the following. All slides cut at 4-5 microns. Please use positively-charged slides and 10% NBF fixative.<br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">H&E slide: One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required)</span><br>
<span style="margin-left: 20px;">Cut Slides: Two (2) positively charged unstained slides for each IHC test/antibody ordered</span><br>
<b>Specimen identification:</b><br>
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
<p>Human Herpes Virus (HHV) 8 is the likely etiological agent of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), and is present in all cases. HHV 8 encodes a latent nuclear antigen (LANA) that is the product of the viral gene of 73. HHV8 has also been identified in multicentric Castleman disease (MCD), and primary effusion lymphoma (PEL).</p>
Orderable Turn Around Time
1-2 Days
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Pathogen Detection": ["HHV8"]}}
Keywords string
HHV8, kaposi's sarcoma, kaposi sarcoma associated herpesvirus HHV8
Title URL
hhv8
TAT Details
Global: 2 Days
Tech-Only (stain only): 24 Hours
Storage and transportation
Slides may be stored at room temperature; transport with cold pack, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
NYS Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection.