Test Name

Human Herpes Virus 8 Nucleic Acid Detection (HHV8 PCR)

Test Code

SAMM1

Specimen Type

EDTA - plasma

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Preferred Volume

1mL

Comments

Laboratory Staff: 

Sample to be forwarded to Molecular Microbiology Department for send away preparation.

Sample should be stored at 4^oC

Molecular Microbiology
RCH

9345 4673
Laboratory Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (excluding public holidays)

No afterhours service: if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard

Assay Performed

VIDRL Molecular Microbiology
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level, 792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9628

Assay Frequency

As requested