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Human Herpes virus 8 by PCR - Biopsy
Alternate test name
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), Kaposi's sarcoma, Primary effusion lymphoma, Castleman's disease.
Gene name / Alternate gene name
DNA polymerase gene
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
Within 7 business days
Specimen type
- Tissue or biopsy
- Lesion scraping
Specimen requirements
- Sterile screw top container for tissues or biopsies
- Lesion scraping in universal transport medium
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 24 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special requirements
Disease condition
- Kaposi's sarcoma
- Primary effusion lymphoma
- Castleman's disease
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